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Culture & History
Ninja vs. Samurai
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Two of the most evocative images of historical Japan are the ninja and the samurai. We’ve all heard of them, but what do you actually know about these famous assassins and warriors? It’s time for the epic showdown of the ninja and the samurai! First of all, […]
Maneki-Neko: The Mysterious Waving Kitties of Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Maneki-Neko: An Investigation You’re browsing a flea market on a Sunday afternoon, dreamily sifting through limp cardboard boxes spilling over with one-armed barbie dolls, single ballet pumps and cracked china when, suddenly, you spot it. A golden cat, waving at you. Like this post? Help us […]
Finding traditional architecture in Tokyo
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! What comes to mind when you think of Tokyo? Enormous skyscrapers? Neon lights? While traditional districts in the capital may be few and far between, tour leader Christian Closs found a hidden world of traditional architectural treasures at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Like this post? […]
Celebrating Japanese woodblock prints at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! We couldn’t be prouder to sponsor Masters of Japanese Prints, an extraordinary series of woodblock print exhibitions in our hometown at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. Senior Curator Kate Newnham takes us on a journey to discover the stories behind the pictures. Like this post? Help us […]
Rugby World Cup: Top experiences in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Did you know there’s another chance to pick up Rugby World Cup tickets tomorrow (Saturday 18th May)? Even if you’ve taken rugby trips before, Japan is a whole new ball game, so we’ve come up with our favourite ways to make the most of your time between […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Did you know there’s another chance to pick up Rugby World Cup tickets tomorrow (Saturday 18th May)? Even if you’ve taken rugby trips before, Japan is a whole new ball game, so we’ve come up with our favourite ways to make the most of your time between […]