Stories

How to Go on Holiday in Edo Japan (Without Calling It a Holiday)

How to Go on Holiday in Edo Japan (Without Call...

How did ordinary people go on holiday in Edo Japan without calling it a holiday? Follow the pilgrims to Ise as they pool their savings, navigate travel restrictions and set...

How to Go on Holiday in Edo Japan (Without Call...

How did ordinary people go on holiday in Edo Japan without calling it a holiday? Follow the pilgrims to Ise as they pool their savings, navigate travel restrictions and set...

The Art of Keeping Cool

The Art of Keeping Cool

Explore the beauty of summer through Japanese woodblock prints, where rivers, moonlit evenings, rain and fireworks offered moments of coolness and delight in the hottest months.

The Art of Keeping Cool

Explore the beauty of summer through Japanese woodblock prints, where rivers, moonlit evenings, rain and fireworks offered moments of coolness and delight in the hottest months.

When a Cat Tells a Story

When a Cat Tells a Story

Japanese woodblock prints are full of hidden visual jokes and literary references. Discover how a mischievous cat and a snowy ferry reveal unexpected connections to The Tale of Genji.

When a Cat Tells a Story

Japanese woodblock prints are full of hidden visual jokes and literary references. Discover how a mischievous cat and a snowy ferry reveal unexpected connections to The Tale of Genji.