All of these factors converged in Edo, leading to nearly 200 fires and approximately 50 "great fires" over the course of the ...

Just about an hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers the perfect escape for a day trip filled with delicious discoveries. This coastal prefecture is known not only for Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland, but ...

The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...

These five masterpieces capture the very essence of the transformations that have shaped Japan's visual identity, from the ...

A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...

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Discover one the best historic walks near Tokyo at Soka Matsubara Promenade, where pine-lined paths, Basho’s legacy, and ...

The high point of samurai history is often associated with the Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the Edo period (1603–1868 ... Iaijutsu derived from the martial art kenjutsu but soon became ...

The rōnin (samurai who become masterless) are esteemed among the greatest legendary heroes, and through countless retellings in plays, books, art and film ... Japan was in the Edo, or Tokugawa, period ...

When he came to power in 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu ... the class system, art and literature, Greg and his guests get to grips with all aspects of life in the Edo period. This is a radio edit of ...