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Luxury Holidays In The Land Of The Rising Sun
Castles, theme parks, breath-taking scenery… Japan has it all!
Japan is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture, a unique mix of old and new. It is a country definitely worth visiting in style. Here is what you need to know about spending a luxury holiday in this beautiful place. Read more…
Travel & Tourism: Activity Holidays In Japan
Japan has a comprehensive and diverse range of attractions to offer!
Japan is often thought of as one of the world’s technology hubs. With activity tours, however, you can see its little-known side filled with natural, historical and cultural wonders. There is more to Japan than what you can find in its hustling and Read more…
A Short Guide To Walking holidays and singles activity holidays In Japan
Reasons to visit Japan!
Here is a short guide to walking and activity holidays in Japan and how to get the most out of your time there. Japan is a country of contrasts, with fascinating history, scenic landscapes and ultra-modern cities. You can enjoy the culture and the cuisine provided by the friendly people.
From the tranquil Zen gardens to the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan has so much diversity to offer. Getting to Japan Read more…
Meiji Era Kabuki: Three Shintomiza Tsuji Banzuke Part One – 1891
First in a three-part series by Kabuki collector and researcher Trevor Skingle!
After completing my research on a 1922 Shintomiza Kabuki theatre face pressing or oshiguma I bought three Kabuki playbills or tsuji banzuke advertising performance runs at the Shintomiza.
Initially located in the Pleasure Quarter of Saruwaka-cho the Shintomiza, originally called the Moritaza, was one of the three major Kabuki theatres or Edosanza of Tokyo. It was Read more…
Confessions Of An Otaku: David Blandy In Conversation With Manga Artist Inko
Talk & screening Thursday 16th February 2012
Time: 18.45
Venue: Asia house 63 New Cavendish Street London W1G 7LP
Video artist David Blandy unravels his obsession with Chinese and Japanese popular culture. From philosophical conversations with Bruce Lee to the quandary caused by Read more…
Wagashi – Edible Works of Art!
Wagashi (Japanese confectionary) make a wonderful compliment to Japanese tea!
Wagashi are delicious traditional Japanese confectionaries that embody the four seasons and masterfully fashioned by artisans – a skill that has been passed on from generation to generation – to represent various motifs of nature and come in all colours and shapes and are a feast for the eyes as they are for the mouth… Read more…
