How Hasekura Tsunenaga left Europeans speechless – so much that the paper he blew into is still exhibited!?

What is Zen? Ten Questions to explore why the Japanese love Zen.

What is Karesansui? Read on and your view will change completely! Basic Knowledge of Japanese Gardens

Coffee shops and Japanese sweets shops to visit on your trip to Kyoto! A compilation of nine of the best shops in Kyoto that the locals are raving about

Started as a way to ward off epidemics? The history and trivia surrounding the Kyoto Gion matsuri. explained in 3 minutes.

What does “Chami” mean ? Discovering the spirit of tea in Kyoto

Everything you need to know about travelling to Kyoto

The unsung figures behind the Jewels of Heian. By Sawada Toko ’Japanese History of Dressing Up’

Hasegawa Tohaku, charismatic figure of tragic rebellion

Enjoy the fusion of Kyoto culture and Milanese spirit at the new Valextra shop in Gion

Super star returning from China, Sesshu Toyo

The one and only, Kano Eitoku

Yoshiwara Yukaku as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. What was the secret behind its enchanting ‘spring only’ blossoms?

What was Yukaku? What was the place Yoshiwara for? All you need to know about Yukaku in 3 minutes

Fruits = confectionary? Exploring the history and origin of ”wagashi”

Enjoy a tour of Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto in 3 hours! Recommended route with beautiful maple trees

Korin Ogata, a Man Who Loved Decoration and Was Loved by Decoration

Murasaki Shikibu through Q&A. How the eternal popular literature “The Tale of Genji” was born!