Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Meiji Shrine is a serene escape from the bustling metropolis that surrounds it. This ...

The former homes of notable figures of the Meiji Restoration—Kido Takayoshi ... declaring loyalty to the emperor and seeking to oppose pressure from foreign imperialist powers.

when the Samurai was modernised in the Meiji era by the Emperor; he opted to receive the estate and transformed it into a traditional fine dining Japanese restaurant. The chef grew up helping in ...

The Meiji Shrine, located within the 70-hectare forested area now known as Yoyogi Park, was completed between 1920 and 1926. This religious structure is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife, ...

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In recent years the site has served as a backdrop for documentaries, films, and even pop culture phenomena like the James ...

After the Meiji Restoration in 1868 – a pivotal moment in Japanese history which saw the emperor restored and a rapid opening up of the country to western influences – during the 1870s and 80s, sports ...