From the Nara period until then, it was common for the Japanese to wear a separate upper and lower garment (trousers or skirt) or a

A variety of materials can be used to create beautiful vessels, including metal, plastic, and wood, but appearance is not the only important aspect of

Lacquerware shows the passage of time with its ever-changing beauty. They shine with each use and subtly change in color over time. It can be

Ceramics were brought to Japan from China in the Nara period and their production flourished with the tea ceremony during the Momoyama period. Jiki, a

Short plays were performed and women wore colorful kimonos and happi coats. It wasn’t until the end of the 17th century that hanami became popular

Hanami season not only marks the end of the harsh winter, but also the beginning of a new school year and a new fiscal year,

Japanese annual events in Spring The vernal equinox is the day when the sun reaches the vernal equinox and the day and night are the

The division of labour follows a similar pattern to that of other developed countries. The number of people employed in agriculture and other primary industries

The Japanese employment system played a central role in the strong economic growth that Japan achieved in the second half of the 20th century. It