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The culture of Kamon (family crest) which manifests the Japanese virtue. World-class charm of this culture in present-day society

The culture of Kamon (family crest) which manifests the Japanese virtue. World-class charm of this culture in present-day society

"The mysterious color suitable for everyone". The unique charm of Beni.

"The mysterious color suitable for everyone". The unique charm of Beni.

Kimono Sheila on the Kimono Revival and Experiencing Tokyo on Foot

Kimono Sheila on the Kimono Revival and Experiencing Tokyo on Foot

By Alowing You and Your Partner to Share the "Experience" in Your Hands, this Marriage Ring Deepens Your Bond.

By Alowing You and Your Partner to Share the "Experience" in Your Hands, this Marriage Ring Deepens Your Bond.

The Haruki Murakami Library and Its Exploration of People's "Stories"

The Haruki Murakami Library and Its Exploration of People's "Stories"

The Prince of Kabuki Theater a Rising Star Overseas

The Prince of Kabuki Theater a Rising Star Overseas

In Memoriam - The Work of Miyake Issey and His Legacy of Creation

In Memoriam - The Work of Miyake Issey and His Legacy of Creation

Tokyo National Museum Presents 89 National Treasures of Japan

Tokyo National Museum Presents 89 National Treasures of Japan

Breathing New Life into Yukata with Classic Patterns, Using Novel Colors and Materials

Breathing New Life into Yukata with Classic Patterns, Using Novel Colors and Materials

Communicating the Charm of Taiko Drums Through Both Monozukuri* and Kotozukuri* Ways of Making Things

Communicating the Charm of Taiko Drums Through Both Monozukuri* and Kotozukuri* Ways of Making Things

The Stage in the Sky

The Stage in the Sky

Mori Art Museum Is Blowing Up on TikTok!

Mori Art Museum Is Blowing Up on TikTok!

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

Take a Virtual Tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum!

Take a Virtual Tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum!

From Corporeal to Cerebral to Spiritual

From Corporeal to Cerebral to Spiritual

Pairing the Art of the Impaired

Pairing the Art of the Impaired

Rainbow Reel Tokyo 2022 Kicks off on July 8, Celebrating 30 Years of International LGBTQ Films in the Metropolis

Rainbow Reel Tokyo 2022 Kicks off on July 8, Celebrating 30 Years of International LGBTQ Films in the Metropolis

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

The Vitality of Tokyo, as Continuously Captured by Photographer Honjo Naoki

The Vitality of Tokyo, as Continuously Captured by Photographer Honjo Naoki

The Untold Story Behind Aminishiki's Ceremonial Sumo Loincloth

The Untold Story Behind Aminishiki's Ceremonial Sumo Loincloth

The Desire to Communicate the Value of Noren from Various Perspectives to the World

The Desire to Communicate the Value of Noren from Various Perspectives to the World

The traditional craft of Sekku dolls as interior art

The traditional craft of Sekku dolls as interior art

The City of Tokyo as Seen by VR Artist Sekiguchi Aimi

The City of Tokyo as Seen by VR Artist Sekiguchi Aimi

There is something attractive about Edo Komon, that can be made only by hand

There is something attractive about Edo Komon, that can be made only by hand

A New Way for Noren

A New Way for Noren

Beautiful Jewel-Like Sweets That Captivate the Eye

Beautiful Jewel-Like Sweets That Captivate the Eye

The Future of Cities and Architecture as Envisioned by Nagayama Yuko

The Future of Cities and Architecture as Envisioned by Nagayama Yuko

Making taiko drums from the trees of a Tokyo forest, planting the forests of the future

Making taiko drums from the trees of a Tokyo forest, planting the forests of the future

Hand towels that give a strong sense of seasonality and bring out the full glory of "Chusen" hand-dyeing.

Hand towels that give a strong sense of seasonality and bring out the full glory of "Chusen" hand-dyeing.

Connection in Contemporary Art

Connection in Contemporary Art

"Hanashyo" passes on the heritage of the Edo Kiriko, with its colorful and delicate patterns, and makes them its own.

"Hanashyo" passes on the heritage of the Edo Kiriko, with its colorful and delicate patterns, and makes them its own.

Ever forward: Tokyo's dynamic arts and culture scene

Ever forward: Tokyo's dynamic arts and culture scene

Nicolai Bergmann's Cross-Cultural Communication Through Flowers

Nicolai Bergmann's Cross-Cultural Communication Through Flowers

The Art and Science of Manholes

The Art and Science of Manholes

A New Kitchen for Japan

A New Kitchen for Japan

"Made in Tokyo" Sake Glass, from Japan to the World.

"Made in Tokyo" Sake Glass, from Japan to the World.

Enjoy seaweed and the culture of Edo on your table.

Enjoy seaweed and the culture of Edo on your table.

Capsule Toy Vending Machines: A Cultural Phenomenon in Japan

Capsule Toy Vending Machines: A Cultural Phenomenon in Japan

An art piece born from a fusion of metal work and beni rouge, the skills of an artisan.

An art piece born from a fusion of metal work and beni rouge, the skills of an artisan.

Stringing Together New Traditions Through the Koto

Stringing Together New Traditions Through the Koto

Why was an Ordinary Japanese House Entered into the International Architecture Exhibition?

Why was an Ordinary Japanese House Entered into the International Architecture Exhibition?

Conveying the appeal of stylish "ZORI" sandals through influencers

Conveying the appeal of stylish "ZORI" sandals through influencers

Escape to Nature in the Akigawa Valley

Escape to Nature in the Akigawa Valley

"Thoughts on Early Spring, 2021," as Told by NOMURA Man, a Living National Treasure

"Thoughts on Early Spring, 2021," as Told by NOMURA Man, a Living National Treasure

Akiko Amano: Starting with a Bang

Akiko Amano: Starting with a Bang

A Taste of History in the Heart of Tokyo

A Taste of History in the Heart of Tokyo

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part II-

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness
--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part II-

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part I-

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness
--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part I-

I Hope for You to Feel the Power, Spiritual Essence, and "Fragrant Dignity" of the Japanese Language Through "Noh Online"

I Hope for You to Feel the Power, Spiritual Essence, and "Fragrant Dignity" of the Japanese Language Through "Noh Online"

Dancing in Tokyo - Message that Goes Beyond Borders, Race, and Language

Dancing in Tokyo - Message that Goes Beyond Borders, Race, and Language

A Look at Art Offers a Look into Yourself - Seeing Art in a Fresh Light Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Look at Art Offers a Look into Yourself - Seeing Art in a Fresh Light Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Media Arts from Tokyo and their Strength in Culture - Abstract Engine Representative Saito Seiichi

Media Arts from Tokyo and their Strength in Culture - Abstract Engine Representative Saito Seiichi

World Champion Maya Nakanishi: Her Dream for Her Fourth Paralympic Games

World Champion Maya Nakanishi: Her Dream for Her Fourth Paralympic Games

A Worldly Experience for your Tongue. Japanese Cuisine at the Olympic and Paralympic village - Hiromitsu Nozaki from Waketokuyama

A Worldly Experience for your Tongue. Japanese Cuisine at the Olympic and Paralympic village - Hiromitsu Nozaki from Waketokuyama

"Perfection to both form and speed" - Race Walk Athlete Toshikazu Yamanishi

"Perfection to both form and speed" - Race Walk Athlete Toshikazu Yamanishi

"Becoming Undefeatable for the Gold " - Track Racing Cyclist Yudai Nitta

"Becoming Undefeatable for the Gold " - Track Racing Cyclist Yudai Nitta

A Symphony of Symbols, the Harmonic Language

A Symphony of Symbols, the Harmonic Language

Swedish Rakugo Performer Takes on Judo｜Challenge for BUDO VOL.1

Swedish Rakugo Performer Takes on Judo｜Challenge for BUDO VOL.1

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part II --

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part II --

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part I--

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part I--

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

Roy Tomizawa - The Challenge and Significance of Tokyo2020: Inspiration, Gut Check and a Dream to Bring the World Together Again

Roy Tomizawa - The Challenge and Significance of Tokyo2020: Inspiration, Gut Check and a Dream to Bring the World Together Again

The Art of Kamon

The Art of Kamon

Motivated by Her Brother's E-mail, 2020 Will be an Year to Aim for Perfection - Aki Yazawa, Canoeist

Motivated by Her Brother's E-mail, 2020 Will be an Year to Aim for Perfection - Aki Yazawa, Canoeist

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

Journey through Time

Journey through Time

One Cloth, a Thousand Ways of Using It

One Cloth, a Thousand Ways of Using It

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e

Tokyo Life of an Artist in a Hijab

Tokyo Life of an Artist in a Hijab

Want a Friendly Smile from Tokyo? Mr. Yabatan is Here to Help

Want a Friendly Smile from Tokyo? Mr. Yabatan is Here to Help