This exhibition presents traditional Japanese performing arts that have been collectively added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, and we can learn aesthetics and techniques unique to each of them. It is constructed by 5 parts, Kabuki, Bunraku, Noh and Kyohei, Gagaku, Kumi-odori. In each part, the performing stage is featured, on which visitors Read More
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The 1400th Memorial for Prince Shōtoku HORYUJI — Prince Shōtoku and Treasures of Early Buddhist Faith in Japan
Prince Shotoku (574-622) has been well known as one of the most clever politicians and intellectuals in Japan, and still now lots of Japanese respect him. Prince Shotoku had a deep faith in Buddhism and contributed to Japanese culture and society, and he established a social system with a “Seventeen Article Constitution” for Japan. HORYUJI Read More
The Treasures of Mitsubishi Collection: The Mitsubishi 150th Anniversary Exhibition
I saw “The Treasures of Mitsubishi Collection: The Mitsubishi 150th Anniversary Exhibition” at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo. The Mitsubishi Group is one of the biggest group of Japanese multinational companies in a variety of industries including mining, shipbuilding, telecom, financial services, electronics, automotive, and more. The founder of Mitsubishi is Iwasaki Yataro (1835-1885) and the company was Read More
National Cycle Route
In Japan, many people are using bicycles for everyday life. However, the system for bikes in the big city, as Tokyo has not yet been established. On the other hand, in the rural area, the bicycle is a very good tool to explore the local area and enjoy the attractions along the way. National Cycle Read More