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Japanese culture and tradition, explained at length by the guides who show it to guests every week.
FOX Parade Tour at midnight of December 31, 2025
The Fox Parade of Oji (Ōji no Kitsune no Gyōretsu) is a traditional Japanese festival held every year on December 31 in Ōji, Kita…
Decorative Sake barrels at Meiji Jingu Shrine
A decorative sake barrel is a traditional Japanese ornament inspired by the wooden barrels historically used to store and serve sake (Japanese rice wine)…
“Kumade” at Tori-no-Ichi Festival
Kumade (熊手) literally means “rake” in Japanese. It is a traditional good-luck charm sold at the Tori-no-Ichi Festival (酉の市), which takes place every November…
Asakusa Charm and a Yakatabune Evening – Immerse Yourself in Edo Culture
History of Yakatabune (Japanese Houseboats) Yakatabune are traditional Japanese houseboats that date back to the Edo period (1603–1868). Originally used by feudal lords and…
Meiji Jingu Shrine is Shinto Shrine which is worshiped Meiji Emperor and Empress.
Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Harajuku, Tokyo. It is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress…
The Dedication of Martial Arts Demonstrations at Yasukuni Shrine
The Dedication of Martial Arts Demonstrations at Yasukuni Shrine is a solemn event in which masters and organizations of traditional Japanese martial arts—mainly Kobujutsu…
Maiko Private Experience
Maiko is an apprentice geisha in Kyoto. She is typically a young woman who is training in traditional Japanese arts such as classical dance…
History of Tamiyaryu Iaido
Tamiyaryu is a traditional Japanese martial arts that focuses on Iaijutsu, the art of drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword in a single…
Tsukiji Fish market is still full of joy for cuisine
In Edo period, Tokugawa Ieyasu established the old Fish market for the ordinary people in Nihonbashi. Because of the Big earthquake in Taisho period…
Inuyama Castle in Aichi prefecture Japanese Castle, Yamajiro
Inuyama castle was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu of Owari domain. Famous warrior such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi owned this castle in…