Marriage, revenge, and myth: The bittersweet tale of the Japanese and Snakes – A perfect read for the year of the snake
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2025.05
10
How to truly appreciate the hidden wonders of Japan’s national treasure, Sanjusangendo Temple
The sight of over a thousand golden statues of the Thousand-Armed Kannon (千手観音) is overwhelming—but the magnificence of Sanjusangen-do (三十三間堂) doesn’t end there. The hall itself, designated as a National Treasure, holds architectural marvels worthy of deep appreciation. We spoke with Professor Yagasaki Zentaro (矢ヶ崎善太郎), an expert in architectural history, to uncover its hidden charms.
2025.05
04
What is Ohaguro? Why did people in Japan Blacken their teeth? Sawada Toko ‘Biso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’
Dressing up and adorning oneself with sparkling jewellery. There lies the human desire to be beautiful and to add colour to one's life. In our series 'Biso (美装) no Nippon: The History of dressing up', writer Sawada Toko traces the history of various ornaments and jewellery, and explores the mysteries behind the act of dressing up.
2025.04
05
Takemoto Oritayu VI reflects on his unexpected stand-in performance in Kobe-Okamoto [Practice of Bunraku: season by season]
We meet Takemoto Oritayu in Kobe, to talk to him for the third series of exploring the profound charm of Bunraku. Located east of the bustling Sannomiya (三宮) and Motomachi (元町) districts, the Okamoto (岡本) area is a quiet residential neighbourhood, home to several universities and a vibrant student community. For Oritayu, this town holds unforgettable memories. Though he rarely takes the train, he arrived at Okamoto Station via the Hankyu Railway. What memories does this place hold for him?
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