Category: Discover Japan

A small samurai helmet, representing the bakufu government.

Bakufu: The Government of the Feudal Lords

Bakufu, or the “shogunate,” was the military government led by the shoguns, the true power behind the throne, overshadowing the emperor and the imperial court in Kyoto.

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.