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Daibutsu – Large Statutes of Buddha in Japan
As you probably know, Japan has Shintoism as its indigenous religion and at one point in its history it was influenced by Buddhism that came from China around the 6th century. Currently you can find many temples in Japan where Buddhism and Shintoism coexist together and these are a tourist attraction that creates a lot… Read more
Top 12 Things That Make Japan Famous
Whoever you ask about the things that make Japan famous will usually give you a different answer, as it will depend on what the person is most interested in. That is why we have made a detailed and neutral list with a bit of everything for you to experience and live Japan on your next… Read more
Sada Yakko – The Geisha who captivated Europe
For many years, the artistic heritage left by Sada Yakko in Europe was overshadowed, even completely overlooked. However, in recent years several publications have given it back its deserved recognition and splendor. Born into a wealthy family in 1871 and descended from a samurai family, Sada Yakko owes her dazzling career to a stroke of… Read more
Hokkaido, Natural Treasure of Japan and Humanity
Hokkaido is the second largest island in Japan, being the prefecture located at the northern end of it. It is the most “virgin” island of the four main islands of Japan, which is why it attracts many nature lovers, welcoming them with its impeccable air, blue skies, colorful flora, enchanting hills and majestic mountains. Hokkaido… Read more
What is the Meiji Restoration of Japan
The Meiji Restoration was a political and social “revolution” in Japan between 1866 and 1869 that ended the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and reinstated the Emperor as the political and cultural center of Japan. It owes its name to Mutsuhito, the Meiji Emperor, who was the greatest symbol of this movement. Background to the… Read more
Who were the Daimyo in Feudal Japan?
Daimyo were feudal lords during the shogunate in Japan during the 12th to 19th century. Daimyo were powerful landowners who had their own army, hired samurai to protect their property and family. The word daimyo comes from the Japanese “dai” which means “great or great”, and “myo” which is a term to refer to “names”… Read more
What was the Bakufu in Japan
The bakufu was the military government led by the Shogun, who was in power in Japan between 1192 and 1868, basically 7 centuries. Before the year 1192, the bakufu, commonly called the shogunate, was responsible for matters of war and security under the direct command of the Imperial Court. Over the centuries, the power of… Read more
Walk in Medieval Japan touring the Nakasendo
Located in Nagano Prefecture, the Nakasendo Trail 中山道 – also known as Kisokaido , is a route used by feudal rulers, vendors, craftsmen, and samurai. This route that connected Tokyo and Kyoto during the Tokugawa Period (1603-1867). Parts of the trail, which is part of the Five Roads to Edo (now Tokyo), have remained extremely… Read more
Who are the Miko in Japan?
If you have visited any other temple or shrine during your visit to Japan, it is likely that you have come across a Miko巫女, young women dressed in red and white going from here to there in the vicinity of the place. Do you know its origin and function? For centuries, Miko have performed kagura… Read more
Enter the world of Mangaka Jiro Taniguchi
The prolific Japanese manga artist Jiro Taniguchi , who passed away in 2017, left behind an immense body of work that continues to be admired both in his home country and abroad, detailing much of Japanese culture. In Japan, he is perhaps best known for his illustrations in Kodoku no Gourmet (“Lonesome Gourmet”), a cooking… Read more