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The history of pottery in Japan stretches back a long way, and the Jomon pottery from the Jomon period, that began over 10,000 years ago, is said to be the oldest earthenware in Japan.

We collectively refer to things such as judo, kendo, karate, and sumo as martial arts. 柔道や剣道、空手、相撲な

In the villages of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture and Gokayama in Toyama Prefecture,

The Emperor and some of his relatives, the imperial family, are referred to as the imperial household.

An ingredient that is always used in making dishes like clear soup, broths for soba and udon, and in cooking vegetables and fish is dashi.

In contrast to the type of paper that originated in the West, there is also a type of paper made through a traditional Japanese manufacturing method called washi(Japanese paper).

Japan is the only country in the world that uses a seal registration system.

Gagaku is a traditional Japanese art form which combines singing and dancing elements from classical Japanese styles such as kagura (shinto music and dancing) with elements from the ancient Asian continent such as from China.

Lacquerware that uses Japanese lacquer is known as shitsugei (lacquer art).

Chopsticks are indispensable cutlery items when it comes to Japanese cuisine. They are used not only for eating, but also for cooking.

Shojin ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine) is one of Japan’s traditional cuisines that was born from the Buddhist concept that meals were also a part of religious practice.

Shodo means the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in which kanji and kana letters are written using a brush and ink.

Fireworks that color the night sky are synonymous with summer in Japan, and fireworks festivals are held throughout the country every year, mainly during July and August.

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost and largest prefecture. 北海道は日本最北、最大の都道府県です。広さは日本一ですが、人口密度の低さも日本一。そ

Roppongi is one of Tokyo’s most eminent downtown areas. 六本木は、東京を代表する繁華街の一つ。外国の大使館や企業、欧米人の住宅が多く集まり、日

Located at the western tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone has flourished since the Edo period as a h

Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination where you can feel the charm of the

Ise Jingu is affectionately known as "O-Ise-san". Its formal name is "Jingu". 「お伊勢さん」の名で人々から親しまれている

Buddhist Monuments in the Horyuji Area make up a World Heritage Site consisting of the 47 buildings

Nihonshu (Japanese sake) is a type of alcohol made by fermenting rice. It has been produced in Japan for more than 1,000 years.