日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Introduction|The Sake Town of Saijo, Hiroshima

日本の三大酒どころ 広島県西条町Nestled in eastern Hiroshima, Saijo is known throughout Japan as one of the country’s most important sak...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Footwear of the Maiko:Why Their Geta Are Unlike Any Others in Japan

舞妓の歩みを支える、伝統と美の履物Traditional Footwear of a MaikoThese photographs show traditional footwear worn by maiko, apprentice ge...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Japanese Spinning Tops: Where Play Meets Traditional Craft

Japanese spinning tops, known as koma, are more than simple toys.They represent a unique blend of play, craftsmanship, a...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

The Craft of Waraji— Straw Sandals That Supported Everyday Life in Japan

わらじという技― 日本の暮らしを足元から支えた草履 ―Waraji, traditional straw sandals, were once an essential part of everyday life in Japan.Made...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Unusual Footwear of Japan— Ingenuity, Adaptation, and Legends Beneath the Feet

日本の変わり種の履物― 暮らしの知恵と工夫、そして伝説 ―Footwear in Japan was not only shaped by fashion or social rank, but also by environment, w...
日本神話・日本文化 / Japanese Mythology and Culture

Winter Footwear of Snowy Japan— How Straw Shoes Protected Life in Harsh Climates

雪と共に生きる― 日本の伝統的な冬の履物 ―In snowy regions of Japan, winter footwear was designed to protect the body from cold, moisture, a...