The Essence of Zen in japanese Woodcraft Japanese woodcraft is closely intertwined with the essence of Zen. Zen, a Buddhist tradition, emphasizes the attainment of enlightenment through meditation and intuitive […]
The Life and Work of Yasunari Kawabata
Yasunari Kawabata was born on June 14, 1899, in Osaka, Japan. His childhood was overshadowed by personal tragedies, as his parents passed away early in his life. This painful experience […]
Kanazawa, the Pearl of Ishikawa Prefecture
The city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture unfolds its fascinating beauty in a symbiosis of traditional Japanese elegance and modern sophistication. Often referred to as the “Cultural Heritage of the […]
The Edo-Tokyo Museum – Tokyos History
The Edo-Tokyo Museum, located in the Sumida district of Tokyo, offers a unique insight into the Edo era that shaped present-day Tokyo, as well as the exciting transformation of the […]
Ouchi-Juku – Return to the Edo Era
Ouchi-juku in Fukushima is a picturesque village located in the Fukushima Prefecture. Strictly speaking, it’s not an official open-air museum; rather, it is a historically preserved settlement from the Edo […]
Famous Open-Air Museums: Meiji-Mura
meiji-MURA: A TRAVEL INTO the Meiji era Today, I would like to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of the Meiji-Mura Open Air Museum, located in the […]