3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi
Washi is traditional Japanese paper. Wa means Japanese and shi means paper. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heri...
3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi
Along the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage Route you will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenes such as rice field, street cars, Japanese traditional garde...
3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle
In Kochi, many foreign tourists visit Kochi Castle and enjoy taking pictures of the castle tower, the main gate and the main citadel. Of course, these...
You'll Never Say, "What a Shock!" "Wa-shoku" Is the Very Soul of "Omotenashi" Japan!
Hello. Huge welcome to Wa-shoku! And I'm sorry for my trivial pun in the title. Hopefuly I'm not a "pun man?"First of all, a touch of information abou...
Tokyoites Have Our Invisible Rules
"Please stand up. If you are in Tokyo, please do as Tokyoites do," I said to two foreign boys sitting on the ground beside the escalator to Shibuya...
Cleanliness in Japan
“Why Japan is so clean and tidy” is one of the most frequently asked questions while I have been working as a tour guide.Many foreigners are surprised...
Medinet Habu
مقدمة لمدينة هابوإذا كنت في الأقصر في أي وقت وكان لديك بضع ساعات إضافية لقتلها ، فتأكد من إضافة مدينة هابو إلى قائمة الأماكن التي يمكنك زيارتها. يقع م...
Ancient Egyptian Language
مقدمة في اللغة المصرية القديمةتعتبر اللغة المصرية القديمة من أقدم اللغات المحلية وتعتبر فرعًا من عائلة اللغات الأفرو آسيوية. على الرغم من أنه لم يعد ي...
Husband and wife marriage rocks, spiritual seashore shrine
It is said that a worshipper should purify his or her body and soul before going to prayer for Ise-Jingu shrine, the great central shrine of Shintoism...
Ancient Portraits in Florence
A face from the past at the National Archeological Museum in Florence provides a glimpse of painting in the Classical World.
An in-depth stu...
Hinadolls! What wonderful dolls they are !
At a hotel lobby
A empress doll made by my mother
A empress doll made by my mother
Have you ever heard of "Hina-Matsuri" (Doll's Festiv...
Vending Machines
If you come to Japan, you may find many unique vending machines. You can get bottled cold drinks such as water, Coke, Sprite, green tea, and so on if ...
Raphael in Florence
The three great Italian masters, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael practically gave us the High Renaissance. A period of remarkable artistic achieve...
Etruscan Women in Art
The Etruscans, the ancient inhabitants of the Italian peninsula, created a sophisticated culture long before the Romans. The Etruscans passed down t...
Guided Art Tours: An Immersive Experience
Guided art tours introduce Japanese fine art to foreign tourists more intimately. Without a guide, they are not able to enjoy their museum journey. Th...
Nyoirin Kannon ('Bodhisattva of Compassion') which I fell in love
Since I began studying as a tour guide, I have had so many chances to see Buddhist statues at many temples and museums, and recently, I saw (found!...
Sumo, Japanese national sport
Sumo wrestling is the Japanese traditional national sport which was originally a Shinto ritual for good harvest about 1500 years ago.
Two sumo wrestl...
Yasaka-no-tou(Yasaka Pagoda)
You have seen a picture of this pagoda ('Tou' in Japanese).People call this tower 'Yasaka-no-tou' (official name is 'Hokanji Temple'.) It's located in...
Judith, the "Other" David of Florence
Many are familiar with the Biblical account of David, the young shepherd boy who took down the giant Goliath simply with his sling. It is a classic st...
Imperial Palace Tour by the Imperial Household Agency: Only seeing some of the public buildings fro
The Imperial Palace is such a vast place with many trees that you cannot have a glimpse of the Imperial Residence near the Hanzomon.It differs from Bu...
Samurai District
These traditional streets retains the atmosphere of a castle town about 150 years ago. These mud walls have roofs and covers to protect from the snow...
Top Japanese Culture: 5 Traditions You Must Try in Japan
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Japanese Culture: The Differences Between Old and Modern
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Street Art - major around the world coming in to Tokyo
What is street art? What is the difference between street art and graffiti? According to Difference Between Net, an online dictionary, the biggest dif...
Cat Street-Harajuku – Vintage Fashion
Many foreigners are visiting Cat Street. Why? Cat Street in Harajuku is a birth-place of various fashion trends.
After World War II, there used to be...
Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island
Mr. Akio Kazuma, only a few bamboo craftsman living in Sado Island.
He showcases and sells his bamboo works once a year in mid-October.
First, bambo...
Todaiji Temple (Great Buddha Statue), 東大寺(大仏)
Todaiji Temple at the foot of Mt.Wakakusayama is located in the central part of Nara city.
東大寺は奈良市の中心部、若草山の麓にあります。
The Deer Park, includ...
Hanami or Cherry Blossoms, the Japanese Sense of Beauty
Japanese people find beauty in the fleeting nature of physical things.
The beauty found in cherry blossoms is one of the typical examples which in...
Is Japan "Obsessed" with Cleanliness?
"Why is Japan so clean and tidy?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get while working as a tour guide.
Many foreigners are surpris...
Supreme "Sakura Empire?" Japan
Huge thanks for visiting sakura Japan.
Ever since the Heian period (794 - 1185) "hana" (referring to flower) has long been about sakura (cherry bloss...
Ukiyo-e and Its Influence on Impressionism
Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese traditional printing which was established during the Edo period and became popular among ordinary people in the 17th C...
Natural Mineral Pigments used for Modern Japanese-style Painting
I studfied natural miveral pigments which are used for Japanese-style painting. Please refer following.What is natural mineral pigments? That is one o...
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