What kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern Edo period (1603–1868)? An exhibition ...

Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1867/1868. During this time the country was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate.

Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...

Ukiyo-e (“Pictures of the Floating World”), a genre of Japanese art focusing on the portrayal of ukiyo (“The Floating World”), flourished from the 17th through the 19th century. During the Edo period ...

Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...

and explores what life was like for people living in Japan at this time. From politics to theatre, and taking in foreign relations, the class system, art and literature, Greg and his guests get to ...

Searching all of Japan for handcrafted items that express its heart and soul, our proprietor, KASHIYUKA, presents ...

Foreigners had long sniffed at Japan’s tolerance — nay, celebration — of prostitution. Had Christian morality ruled the Edo Period (1603-1868), the famed yūkaku (pleasure quarters ...

Staying at a ryokan allows guests to experience traditional Japanese architecture, tatami-matted rooms, futon bedding, and ...

The Edo period lasted over 200 years, but it officially began in 1603, according to historians. This is one of the most significant times in Japan's long history, as it brought the country into a ...

one of the oldest and most controversial drinks in Japanese history. Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho Brewery is in the Nihombashi neighborhood in eastern Tokyo. During the Edo period (1603 - 1868), this ...