Who was Makino Tomitaro, the botanical genius who amazed the world? His 94-year life explained

Adding a little extra effort to fully enjoy your Kanou crab from Kanazawa

The wearing of fur. The important heart behind the glamour. Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The day I decided to give up western clothes and live only with kimonos. Ito Hitomi “Dressing in ‘Wa’, Adorning the day today” 1

Modern Children’s Day is the Tokugawa way! Also why Hinamatsuri is not a public holiday

Summer trip to the cultural heritage sites of Niigata Sado. Summary of temples, Noh stages and recommended gourmet spots

An intro to the key figures of the well loved Mingei

Focus on a new generation of Japanese confectioners! [Kyoto, the city of Chami! Spring Edition]

What is Oiran Dochu? A one nights dream, with a lavish ‘pseudo-wedding’

What did the furs that Kaguyahime burned and Suetsumuhana wore mean? Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The world’s oldest existing orchestra was in Japan! The charm of ‘Gagaku’ played by a united team

From rich nature to hot springs. 9 places to visit in Aomori, a place associated with Munakata Shiko

Eat the best Kano-gani at the famous Kanazawa ryotei restaurant ‘Nihonryori Zeniya (日本料理 銭屋)’!

A hot spring resort town that is fun just to walk around! To Beppu and Kannawa Onsen, a town with 365 days of hot spring water [Oita]

Japanese people who did not know the shape of corals and their shifting perspectives Sawada Toko　’Bisso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

The truth about ‘Japonisme’ in France, the epicentre of Japanophilia. Paris-based curator explains

Quiz! What is the name of this fish with the terrifying face? The clue is that high-end fish!

Kyoto confectionery store that delivers seasonal scenery. Kyoto ‘Kameyayoshinaga’ [Kyoto, the city of Chami!]