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Tokyo feels more lively than ever. You sense that excitement daily just walking through the city. Some is the influx of global tourists, and some is the numerous openings of new shops and buildings. But there's more going on. If you take a step back from your normal routines and think about the ci……続きを見る

[About the Book] Enku, a wandering monk of Japan’s Edo period, left behind distinctive Buddhist sculptures across the country. Yet popular legends-such as the claim that he carved 120,000 Buddhist images-have often overshadowed a deeper understanding of who he truly was. This book delves into th……続きを見る

This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto-Japan's historical and spiritual center. An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant ……続きを見る

[About the Book] – Discover the Hidden Beauty of Japan, Even Most Japanese Don’t Know – This book is both a travelogue and a guidebook, featuring historical gardens located in Japan’s Chūbu region (Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures). The author, traveling mainly by public transportation, explores……続きを見る

The film Gunkanjima (Battleship Island) was first shown in Korea in August 2017, a work of fiction created to bash Japan and nothing else. Within a couple of weeks, around 6 million Koreans saw the film. The film was advertised in the US, for a week, with the help of the New York City Times Square……続きを見る