A Cultural Trip to Chichu Art Museum

Chichu Art Museum on Kagawa Prefecture’s art lovers’ paradise Naoshima Island is a work of art in itself. Almost the entirety of the museum is nestled underground, and the island accessibl...

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All About Roppongi Hills

Japan never disappoints when it comes to natural beauty or architecture, and sometimes you can experience both in one place! Roppongi Hills is one such man-made urban beauty lying in the center of Tok...

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Appreciating the Sumida Hokusai Museum

One popular historical art style in Japan was Ukiyo-e which is Japanese woodblock prints. This article will focus on the fairly new Sumida Hokusai Museum which honors Hokusai, one of the most famous U...

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Kurashiki, A Scenic Town of History

A charming city where history comes to live, Kurashiki is a compact town with lots to offer. The city’s best attractions are centred around Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, the pride of Kuras...

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The Smallest in Japan: Kagawa Prefecture

The smallest amongst Japan’s 47 prefectures, Kagawa Prefecture has many of its own specialties. Art enthusiasts will particularly enjoy Kagawa’s Naoshima and Teshima Island to admire beaut...

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Art of Pottery: Ceramics in Japan

Ceramics and the art of pottery had been in Japan for a long time. Surpassing the basic necessity of storing food, it has been used for different cultural practices such as tea ceremonies and also has...

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Japan Culture: The Masked Dance Drama, Noh

Noh is one of the oldest forms of dance theatre not just in Japan but in the world. Its most notable characteristic, the Noh mask, can look creepy to some but learning more about the art of Noh, its h...

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12 Things To Conquer in Saitama-ken, Japan

Along the borders of north Tokyo and part of the Greater Tokyo area is Saitama Prefecture. With Saitama City as its capital, some of the many wonders in Saitama include Kawagoe’s old town Edo la...

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Famous Painters and Paintings in Japan

Painting has been one of the oldest forms of artistic expression in Japan. Japanese artists have developed a wide variety of genres and styles over centuries. This article will shed light on the progr...

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Art Teaching Job Opportunity in Japan for Foreigners

Japan offers a wide variety of unique experiences and opportunities, especially in teaching Japanese art. It covers a wide variety of unique styles that are often reflective of Japan’s tradition...

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