The situation underscores the difficulties in passing on folk customs ... the traditions or a lack of successors. There were also cases attributed to a lack of funds to run festivals. (Japanese ...

This course consists of close reading, lecture, and discussion concerning representative works of literature and drama from ancient to early modern Japan. Theoretical analysis will be integrated with ...

An old inn in the town of Hanase continues to serve the local specialty, Tsumikusa (foraged wild foods) cuisine. Discover the local customs that keep Kyoto's culture alive.

The connection between Japan and the rest of the world goes beyond tourism and cultural admiration; it is now deeply rooted ...