Most first-time travelers to Japan head directly to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to explore cities they've seen sprawled across their social media accounts, meanwhile overlooking one of Japan's most ...

From futuristic cityscapes to ancient shrines, Japan offers an intoxicating blend of modern and ancient traditions. If you’re wondering how to plan out the best experience for an upcoming vacation, ...

Have an understanding of modern Japan based on historical and artistic information. Understand the importance of Japanese poetry and be able to write haiku. Explain the purposes and uses of collected ...

Discovering the Music of Japan (1966), written and produced by Bernard Wilets, provides an engaging introduction to Japan’s rich musical traditions. This 22-minute educational film explores the ...

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the ...