Izumo Taisha, also known as Izumo Grand Shrine, is one of the oldest and most significant Shinto shrines in Japan. Located in the city of Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, it plays a central role in Japanese mythology and is renowned for its rich history, spiritual significance, […]

Okinoshima Island, the island of men, is a small yet significant island in Japan, located in the Sea of Japan. This remote and mysterious island belongs to the city of Munakata in Fukuoka Prefecture and has gained a special status due to its cultural and historical […]

Ise Jingu, also known as the Ise Shrine, is one of Japan’s most significant and sacred Shinto shrines. Located in the city of Ise in Mie Prefecture, it comprises two main shrines: the Inner Shrine (Naiku) and the Outer Shrine (Geku). The Ise Shrine is dedicated […]

Yoshinogari is a significant archaeological site in Japan that offers a fascinating glimpse into the Yayoi period, a time spanning approximately from 300 BCE to 300 CE. This era marks the transition from the Jomon period, during which people primarily lived as hunters and gatherers, to […]

Akanko Ainu Kotan: Culture and History of the Ainu Akanko Ainu Kotan is a cultural gem on Hokkaido, Japan, offering a fascinating insight into the life and traditions of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido. This community, long marginalized in Japanese society, has developed a […]

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 Samurai,” the city attracts visitors with its rich history, breathtaking gardens, and a culinary scene that […]

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 city over the centuries. The architectural design of the Edo-Tokyo Museum itself is an impressive artwork, […]

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 period. It is renowned for its well-preserved traditional Japanese thatched-roof houses, providing a fascinating glimpse into […]

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 picturesque surroundings of Inuyama, Japan. This unique museum transports us back to the Meiji era, a […]

Edo-Mura: A Time Travel into Old Japan In this series, I want to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of Japanese open-air museums. We begin with Edo-Mura, also known as Edo Wonderland, a vibrant open-air museum that uniquely brings to life the era […]