Tag: Showa Edo and The History of Tokyo
Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake
From ancient Olympic superfood to fuwa-fuwa fandom
Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try
It's not Japanese food. It's not Western food. It's something Tokyo made entirely its own.
The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten
Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo
A Brief History of Zunda
Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters
Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives
The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise
Supported by the Takeshiba Area Management & Takeshiba Town Design
Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?
A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?
The forgotten city of water
Katsu Kaishu: The Man Who Saved Edo from the Flames
The samurai who saved Edo from war
What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?
Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending
A Bold Shunga Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Erotic Art to Kabukicho
See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm
Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage
How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact
Where is Central Tokyo?
Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center
Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations
A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History
The art of getting lost
Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line
Straight across the city
A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation
Cat's eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats
The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo
Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more
Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani
How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration
The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
Senju’s Traditional Coffee Shop Rikyu
Nibble on yokan jelly or sip freshly-brewed coffee in an antique cup
Visit an Elegantly Retro Cafe in Tokyo at Coffee Sakan Shu
A timelessly elegant coffee experience
7 Kissaten to Visit in Tokyo
Slow down and warm up in Japan's traditional coffee houses
Café Tomorrow Asakusa
An ode to the Japanese Showa era
History of Anpan
The story of Japan’s beloved baked treat
Seoul Revisited: Finding Retro Japanese Architecture in Korea
Buildings and Memory in Early 20th-Century Korea
Sustainability in Edo Period Japan
What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
Connecting with Japan’s History
The shared journeys of a modern traveler, Meiji era diplomat and 14th century monk
Edo Period Food: The Origins of Tokyo Cuisine and Japan’s Street Food Culture
Tracing the history of Tokyo's cuisine