Thanks to a breeding trend in the Edo Period (1603-1867), the number of Japanese iris varieties grew by hundreds, and these days there are now over...
We start our trek at the New National Stadium which will hold both the opening and closing ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and Summer...
Japan's cultural roots might be found in China or the Korean Peninsula, and over the last 150 years in Western countries. But as an island...
Jinja bukkaku (shrines and temples) is a popular phrase among the Japanese. Although it may seem like they are just sightseeing, many people gather...
A springtime exhibition at the Nezu Museum, Ogata Korin’s “Irises” (Kakitsubata-zu), is on view now, showcasing a national treasure. Only when actually viewing the...
“Floral Beauty in Buddhist Art,” an exhibition which opened at the Nezu Museum in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama neighborhood, is a delightful show that explores the world...
Matching pair of sword guards Design by Kongosai (Matsuo) Gassan (1815-1875). 19th C. Nezu Museum, formerly Mitsumura Collection. From November 3rd until December 10th, 2017, Nezu...
