In its autumn exhibition, the Sumida Hokusai Museum in Tokyo offers an exhibition on the Edo-era view of Heian Japan as seen in the art of...
A particularly reflective ornithological bugbear of Hiroaki Sato is how America, a land of immigrants, could be so hostile to "alien species."
Centered around 2000 volunteers, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri brings to life the rich kimono styles, textiles, and figures of Japanese history.
“Even if it seems that society never changes, it does transform anyway. And if we turn back, we can see how things are different now from...
What is necessary for the modern age and the future is to look not for the material, but for something immaterial that “resonates in people's hearts.”
~Japanese classical literature and folklore are full of mysterious stories that have often been depicted in various art forms~ Diverse value systems are respected...
For most scholars, the job description involves toiling away in obscurity. But that doesn’t mean that nobody notices the work they do. In November...
New Year’s festivities in Japan are filled with cultural traditions, and the Tokyo International Forum aims to help Japanese and foreigners alike learn as you...
