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Popularizing Gagaku: Traditional Japanese Music with a History of over 1,000 Years

Popularizing Gagaku: Traditional Japanese Music with a History of over 1,000 Years

A Renowned Chef on the Excellence of Japanese Cuisine, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

A Renowned Chef on the Excellence of Japanese Cuisine, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Laughter is a Universal Language

Laughter is a Universal Language

Magician of Greenery: The Globally Renowned Garden Designer Bringing Flowers and Greenery to Cities

Magician of Greenery: The Globally Renowned Garden Designer Bringing Flowers and Greenery to Cities

Experience Ukiyo-e Like Never Before: An Immersive Art Experience in Tokyo

Experience Ukiyo-e Like Never Before: An Immersive Art Experience in Tokyo

Overnight Stay on Mt. Mitake Refreshes Both Body and Mind

Overnight Stay on Mt. Mitake Refreshes Both Body and Mind

Sake Brewery in Central Tokyo Revives Edo Tradition

Sake Brewery in Central Tokyo Revives Edo Tradition

The Art of Taking a Pause: Discover the Thousand Year Old Meditation Technique of Zazen in Tokyo's Temples

The Art of Taking a Pause: Discover the Thousand Year Old Meditation Technique of Zazen in Tokyo's Temples

History of Tokyo's Unique Delicacy, Fukagawa-meshi

History of Tokyo's Unique Delicacy, Fukagawa-meshi

Niijima Island: Stone, Sculptures, Surf—and Glass

Niijima Island: Stone, Sculptures, Surf—and Glass

Kabuki School for Kids Raises Future Leaders of Traditional Culture

Kabuki School for Kids Raises Future Leaders of Traditional Culture

The Great Wave: an Artwork that Connects Japan and the World

The Great Wave: an Artwork that Connects Japan and the World

Ginza Tanizawa: Pioneer of Japan's Bag Culture

Ginza Tanizawa: Pioneer of Japan's Bag Culture

From Tokyo to the World: The Wonders of Kendo

From Tokyo to the World: The Wonders of Kendo

The Bond Between the Japanese and Animals as Seen in Ukiyo-e

The Bond Between the Japanese and Animals as Seen in Ukiyo-e

Pairing a Traditional Tokyo Dish with International Flavors

Pairing a Traditional Tokyo Dish with International Flavors

Old and Full of Potential: Why a Swedish Model Is Reviving Abandoned Houses in Tokyo

Old and Full of Potential: Why a Swedish Model Is Reviving Abandoned Houses in Tokyo

Crafting the Future

Crafting the Future

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:Tokyo's Sumo Culture Makes a Big Impact

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
Tokyo's Sumo Culture Makes a Big Impact

Geisha and Ryotei: The Appeal of Japan's Traditional Culture

Geisha and Ryotei: The Appeal of Japan's Traditional Culture

Discover the Art, Culture and Future of Tea at Tokyo's Newest Museum

Discover the Art, Culture and Future of Tea at Tokyo's Newest Museum

Delivering Traditional Japanese Music across Generations and Borders: The Seven-Member Ensemble behind Wagakki de GHIBLI

Delivering Traditional Japanese Music across Generations and Borders: The Seven-Member Ensemble behind Wagakki de GHIBLI

Cuisine Ahead of Its Time: Mikasa Kaikan's 100-Year Aspiration

Cuisine Ahead of Its Time: Mikasa Kaikan's 100-Year Aspiration

Youngest Artisan to Inherit "Sento" Paint Art of Mt. Fuji

Youngest Artisan to Inherit "Sento" Paint Art of Mt. Fuji

Paper Magic

Paper Magic

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:Kit Nagamura Explores Tokyo's Backstreets

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
Kit Nagamura Explores Tokyo's Backstreets

Where to Catch Sight of Japan's Mighty Warriors

Where to Catch Sight of Japan's Mighty Warriors

Continually Discovering Tradition and New Value

Continually Discovering Tradition and New Value

Chef's Thoughts on Tokyo:Former Sumo Wrestler Tantalizes Tokyo with Traditional Mongolian Cuisine

Chef's Thoughts on Tokyo:
Former Sumo Wrestler Tantalizes Tokyo with Traditional Mongolian Cuisine

Tokyo's Craft Gin Made with Islands Spirits

Tokyo's Craft Gin Made with Islands Spirits

Renovating Public Baths to Preserve Their History

Renovating Public Baths to Preserve Their History

Kyogen Actor on Tokyo's Potential to Become the World's Entertainment Center

Kyogen Actor on Tokyo's Potential to Become the World's Entertainment Center

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 State of Food Diversity: How Veg-Friendly is Tokyo in 2023?

The State of Food Diversity: How Veg-Friendly is Tokyo in 2023?

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

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

FCCJ, Asia's Regional Media Hub of Nearly 80 Years

FCCJ, Asia's Regional Media Hub of Nearly 80 Years

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 Toguri Museum of Art, An Oasis of Asian Porcelain

The Toguri Museum of Art, An Oasis of Asian Porcelain

The Prince of Kabuki Theater a Rising Star Overseas

The Prince of Kabuki Theater a Rising Star Overseas

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

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

The Spice: Wasabi

The Spice: Wasabi

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

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

Save the Decaying Forestry Industry! New Challengers Inheriting "Tokyo's Trees"

Save the Decaying Forestry Industry! New Challengers Inheriting "Tokyo's Trees"

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.

"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

"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.

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

"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

Rectifying the Illegal Ivory Trade

Rectifying the Illegal Ivory Trade

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

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

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

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

The Art of Kamon

The Art of Kamon

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

Journey through Time

Journey through Time

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e