Category: Japan

The emergence of classic theater forms Japan has a very old theater history, while the country is known for an exciting modern theater that has developed at the intersection of its own traditions and...

Plant life in Japan Plant growth in Japan is lush, rich and very varied. Over half of the land is forest covered. In central Japan, the forest boundary is around 2800 meters above sea...

Japan is an empire nation in East Asia. The country is an archipelago located between the Japan Sea in the west and the Pacific Ocean in the east, and consists of four major islands...

A prominent feature of the classical Japanese dances is their symbolic character, where virtually every movement, foot or hand position has its significance. The dances can be divided into two groups, religious and secular....

Japan is one of the world’s great film nations. Unlike in the West, the film became an early respected art form in Japan, and a high level of craftsmanship became evident early in production....

Japan has greatly developed its own cuisine. The country has received little from neighboring countries and even less from the rest of the world. Japanese cuisine is almost puritanical in its simplicity, and the...

Feel like traveling to Japan? Get to know Tokyo’s main attractions and learn about the capital of one of the world’s greatest powers! Tokyo is a vibrant, intense city with many cultural contrasts, with landscapes...