Author: Sophia Wasylinko

Young women in fancy kimonos wearing fur shrugs in Japan in January.

Japan in January: Five Festivals to Welcome the New Year! 

These celebrations, from ancient demon and fire rituals to martial arts and armor displays, are worth attending, especially for foreign tourists and first-timers. Here is a closer look at five festivals happening in Japan in January.

The inside of a theater in Japan, the Konpira Grand Theater.

Theater in Japan: Four Oldest Locations to Visit!

When it comes to theater, Japan has been richly blessed and recognized for its contributions. Kabuki, bunraku, noh theater, and other performing arts have been preserved and honed to the present day.

A sumi-e painting of a bamboo grove.

Five Beautiful Japanese Paintings to Appreciate!

Japanese paintings are an essential part of art history. They showcase aspects such as historical events, nature, and mythology and are a window into past eras with their styles and sensibilities.