Kyokusui no Utage: Elegantly Plastered in Ancient Japan

  • Published on : 25/12/2014
  • by : Japan Experience
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Kyokusui-no-utage is an ancient drinking and poetry writing ceremony enjoyed by imperial courtiers that has been revived in modern Japan.

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