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The open-air facility, with interactive educational exhibits, is better known by its Ainu name, “Upopoy.” The name Upopoy means “singing in a large group,” symbolizing the facility's mission to provide a place for people to gather and learn as a community. Upopoy provides an in-depth look at a history and culture few people outside Japan have heard about.
C'est d'ailleurs plus ou moins à cette époque que le sumo est devenu un sport de spectateurs. Les combats se déroulaient habituellement dans les sanctuaires, jusqu'à l'ouverture de la première arène de Ryogoku, le Ryogoku Kokugikan, sur les rives du fleuve Sumida à Tokyo en 1909., sur les rives du fleuve Sumida à Tokyo en 1909.
An ancient temple. Founded in 1236, Tofukuji is one of the major Zen temples of Kyoto and has a lot to offer visitors, including 25 sub-temples. Many of the buildings in the complex, including the zendo, or meditation hall, date back all the way to the Muromachi period (1338-1573) and exemplify the rarely seen Zen architecture particular to ...
The prefecture used to be part of the Awa province, and its unique brand of indigo dye, “Awa-ai,” refers to this heritage. Aizome refers to the practice of traditional indigo dyeing. Aizome, indigo dyed clothing, is made with natural dye. The clothes are cool in summer, warm in winter, and have antibacterial properties.
In the palm of its hand. Ushiku Daibutsu was built in 1993 on a site associated with Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. At 120 meters (the equivalent of a 38-story building) and weighing 4,000 tons, it's one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. 牛久大仏提供.
Endless advances in technology and a wealth of historical legacy mean that there are no limits to what artists can create. Some festivals, like the Niigata International Art Festival are just getting started, while others, like the Japan Media Arts Festival, have been running for 25 years.
Once a center of samurai sword-making prowess now making fine blades for everyday use. The master swordsmith known as Kaneshige (or Kinju) moved to the Seki area sometime in the 14th century and, with Kaneuji, founded the Mino sword-making tradition. The blades they crafted were coveted by lords and samurai throughout Japan.
