Articles related to "Tokugawa"

An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.

Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture.

The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.

Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.

A tour of Osakajo reveals a long past with many triumphs and tribulations for this national heritage site.

A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.

Japan under Shogun rule is a fascinating study of development of a feudal caste system with Samurai model of Confucius laws leading to a society of Japanese discipline.

Between December 2008 and April 2010, Japan and Mexico celebrate their long relationship with a variety of events and cultural exchange.

One of Japan's most famous tourist sites is the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.

Visitors to Japan seeking a modern-day cultural experience need to add Hamamatsu to their travel itinerary, the country's "City of Music."

Rurouni Kenshin's English debut works both as an anime tie-in and on its own merits.

In Japan, families and friends celebrate the coming of springtime by gathering in parks to appreciate the beauty of new cherry blossoms during hanami.

Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.

Sohei were buddhist monks who took up arms to defend their temples. Occasionally they fought for samurai lords or as part of an ikki (a peasant uprising).

Using the narratives of three unrelated Japanese citizens, Norma Field produces a compelling look at postwar Japan during the final days of its Showa period.

The Japan Matsuri held at Spitalfields Market on September 19th, 2009 corresponded with the traditional late summer and early autumn festival season in Japan.

Sample world heritage sites and onsen in Kyoto with an affordable mix of old and modern Japan for even the tightest of budgets.