Japanese cottage retreats are the perfect serene escape, hidden among the iconic cherry blossoms. How stunning are these cottages, you ask? Well, they give you the most unique experience by blending ...

Ancient Japanese people maintained fish-based diets despite rice farming introduction 3,000 years ago from Korea.

The Rise of the Geisha in Japanese Culture. In the Edo period, Japan’s pleasure quarters—designated areas in cities like Kyoto, Tokyo, and Osaka—became the central locations for geisha houses.

Explore the art of traditional Japanese architecture at Rinshunkaku Temple, showcasing craftsmanship and historical ...

The concept of natsukashii permeates Japanese culture, from traditional alleyways in Tokyo to the popularity of stores selling film cameras. During my childhood summers spent in Yokohama, Japan ...

The Kimono and Traditional Japanese Culture: Investigating Kimono through Ukiyo-e . April 4 – July 19, 2008 An Exhibition by Hisa Abe ’08. ... Not only do prints put the traditional garments in ...

Building on the success of the first edition, which won the 1994 AIA International Monograph Award, this revised and expanded version contains new sections on the Western image of Japan as Other, the ...

Traditional Japanese puppet theater performers share culture with Iowans. The performers are from Yamanashi prefecture, Iowa's sister state since the '60s.