A hint of old Edo, the historical heart of the city. If you’re seeking views that take you back to old Tokyo, before its World War II destruction and subsequent redevelopment, then the Imperial Palace Outer Garden is the place to stroll. It’s one of the most scenic spots in Tokyo. ...
Standing around 30 meters tall, the black and white façade ofMatsumoto Castle is an impressive sight. A registered National Treasure, the 5-tower, 6-storey structure is the pride of this pleasant city. Fondly referred to as the ‘Karasu-jo’ or ‘Crows Castle’ due to its distinctive sp...
During the Edo Period, Japan also had these trading routes that crossed the entirety of the country. Oiwake-juku, in Karuizawa, is what was known at the time as a ‘post town’, a place where these trade routes met and diverged. As such, many traders, travellers, military officers or g...
This area in Nagoya is located on the northwestern portion of the city and can be noted as one of the city’s historical districts. The Sc, originally used by Edo merchants for trade, is located in this area. Museums run by ceramic maker Noritake and car company Toyota are also located ...
Shikokumura is an open-air architectural park where visitors can see old homes that were relocated from all across Shikoku and rebuilt here. There are private homes from 100 years ago, during the Edo to Taisho eras. Within the houses, you can see the stoves used at the time, as well as...
Included is discussion of Dutch military drumming in Japan during the Edo bakufu (mid-nineteenth century), in a narrative based on data from documents as well as interviews with the current leaders of Yamagunitai, a fife and drum (kotekitai) ensemble which appears to be not only the ...
Founded in the Edo period, the restaurant is now in its 7th generation. It uses fresh seafood from Minamiboso and local Nagasa rice, and the eggs used for the thick omelette are also from the Boso Peninsula. It’s a bit out of the way in Tateyama, but it’s more than worth making ...
Emperor Naruhito is the current Emperor of Japan. He’s been on the throne since 2019. Before Crown Prince Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Akihito had been on the throne since 1989. The Imperial Palace has been located on the former site of Edo Castle since the mid-19...
is astounding. The huge number of exhibits are rotated every month, and all you can see is the original. In the permanent exhibition, part of the public living space of the Owari feudal lord, the lock room and the Hiroma of the Ninomaru Palace of Nagoya Castle, the Noh stage, and ...
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