Kongo Gumi – The Miyadaiku World’s Oldest Company
Kongo Gumi is a Japanese construction company and was the world’s oldest continuously ongoing independent company, operating for over 1,400 …
Bara-Zushi And Mamakari-Zushi: Okayama’s Delicious Specialty
Bara-zushi from the Okayama Prefecture consists of one plate of sushi rice with many toppings.
Ikeda Mitsumasa in Bizen (now …
Hasekura Tsunenaga And The Great 1613 Embassy Project
The Shogun decided to build a new galleon in Japan in order to bring Vizcaino back to Nueva España, together …
The Wonderful Noto Jofu Traditional Fabric
Jofu is a fine linen fabric, and Noto Jofu is considered one of the five major Jofu fabrics in Japan.…
What Is A Sawara Ohitsu?
A Sawra Ohitsu is a type of Ohitsu or rice container that is covered with a short lid. The Ohitsu …
The Amazing Aviation Art Of Koike Shigeo
The renowned Japanese artist Koike Shigeo is a top aviation illustrator with fans not only in Japan but all over …
The Story Of Hasekura Tsunenaga
Hasekura Tsunaga was an ambassador sent by Date Masamune to the continent of Europe during the Keicho and Genna periods. …