12. Tokyo Imperial Palace– This is the official residence of the Emperor of Japan. When the Emperor moved the capital from Kyoto to Tokyo in 1869, he took the 15th-century Edo Castle for his new palace and built the Imperial Palace on the castle grounds. Much of the castle and palace ...
Japan’s culture, cuisine, and beauty in winter, from Tokyo to the Japanese Alps, without the crowds.
Why was the Battle of Okinawa important? Why was the Himeji Castle built? Why didn't the Puritans celebrate Christmas? Why was the Nara Period important? Why is Osaka Castle famous? Why are Edo Period painting colors neutral? Why is the Osaka Castle important? Why did the Mayans create a...
female, warrior anime." Sure, there's some filler (with 200 episodes, there's bound to be), but the influence of "Sailor Moon" cannot be denied, and not just when it comes to magical girl stories. The fashion of the show also had a big impact, and it was also an early example o...
Ishikawa’s capital of Kanazawa is a cultural epicentre as it was one of the richest cities in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867), full of wealthy merchants and powerful feudal lords. You’ll feel the magnitude of the city’s grandeur from the moment you exit the train station, wher...
The Edo Period between 1603 and 1868 is when Japanese society was organized around castle towns ruled by shoguns. Rent a kimono at the museum and wander through recreated buildings and alleys – public bathhouses too – showing everyday life at the time. ...