Please refer these pages, not only Japanese history, but also Japanese modern art and architecture.
What became today's largest metropole in the world started out as a small town in the 13th century and became…
Kyoto's history is a long one, it all started in the 8th century. The city was built as the capital…
Osaka has a long history, during which the area has always served as a place where traders from all over…
The Emperor’s Birthday is a public holiday in Japan. Known as 'Tennou Tanjobi', this holiday is celebrated on the birthday…
The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry's…
During the Edo period from 1603-1868, society was divided strictly into social classes, not unlike the caste system in India.…
February 11th is National Foundation Day, a national holiday for Japanese people to remind themselves of the nation's founding and…
Japanese castles have developed over many centuries, and have their own original style compared to European castles. Let us give…
Learn more about 7 treasures of post-war Japanese architecture in Tokyo!
Learn about the history of Japanese architecture, and let us give you an itinerary for Kyoto that will take you…