Understanding Japan

  • Published on : 05/10/2014
  • by : C.W.
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Near and far, familiar and unknown

Too often, the Japan is considered impermeable, mysterious ... Not really. Understanding Japan is to understand the country, its people, arts and beliefs. Bliss.

Understanding Japan

Tokyo's major universities

As well as being a major business center and home to a quarter of Japan's population, Tokyo and its suburbs are home to a number of prestigious universities.

National Holidays in Japan

Japan, while a model of efficiency, places great importance on its public holidays.

Dessin d'une machiya à l'ère d'Edo (1603-1868)

The machiya 町屋

Machiya, traditional Japanese wooden houses, are an emblematic architectural feature of Japanese city centers, particularly in Kyoto.

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Stone Lanterns in Japan: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Design

Stone lanterns, or ishidoro in Japanese, are iconic elements of Japanese gardens, temples, and shrines.