Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country. With its unspoiled nature, many national parks and rural landscapes, Hokkaido attracts many ...
Every actor in kabuki -- a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes -- relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: ...
Observer: Why the Japanese Art Market Is One of the Fastest Growing in Asia
While South Korea’s art scene has been stealing the spotlight in recent years, Japan is staging a quiet yet deliberate comeback. A recently published study by Dr. Clare McAndrew (the brains behind the ...
Why the Japanese Art Market Is One of the Fastest Growing in Asia
The New York Times: Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. The artist Yuko Mohri in her studio ...
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
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Tokyo Japan's capital and largest city. Nikko Site of Nikko Toshogu, Ieyasu's mausoleum. Ogasawara Islands Remote islands 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Kamakura Small city full of historic treasures. Hakone National park with views of Mount Fuji. Kusatsu Onsen One of Japan's best hot spring towns. Yokohama Japan's second largest city. Oze ...