Japan Cultural Expo encourage people worldwide to discover the charm of Japanese arts and culture.
13/08/2025
Explore the Unparalleled History of Nara through These Iconic Destinations!
Kohfukuji Temple: A symbol of Nara with over 1,300 years of history - and also known as the birthplace of sumi (ink) production in Japan.
In the traditional town of Takayama in Ikoma City, tea whisk artisans have passed down their craft for 20 generations. Nearby, Kashihara City - believed to be the site of Japan’s first imperial capital - offers yet another glimpse into the region’s rich historical legacy.
'Japan Culrural Passport - Wonder Japan Wonder's' gives you access to nearly 30 cultural attractions across the country.
You can choose from 7, 14, or 21 days to suit your travel style.
Just show the QR code to enter each site.
With this pass, your journey to experience the heart of Japanese culture begins.
Explore artworks that embody Japan’s unique sense of beauty and storytelling.
Discover sacred Buddhas, scientific insights rooted in harmony with nature, masterful craftsmanship, and tranquil gardens-experiences where Japan’s colors and spirit come vividly to life.
28/07/2025
A musical metropolis where tradition and innovation sing
Vol.6 of ArtsJP, a free newspaper showcasing Japanese arts and culture, has now been released in collaboration with the Japan Times
The Tokyo Nikikai Opera Theatre performs “Madama Butterfly” in Tokyo in 2024.
The Tokyo Nikikai Opera Theatre performs a scene from “Die Frau ohne Schatten” in Tokyo against a backdrop of the city’s skyline in October 2024.
Photo by MASAHIKO TERASHI
09/07/2025
Japan Looks to Build an Inclusive Society Through the Arts
Vol. 5 of ArtsJP, a free newspaper showcasing Japanese arts and culture, has now been released in collaboration with the Japan Times
"Breakthrough Journey" dance performance in Tokyo in 2022.
Dancers perform "Breakthrough Journey" in Tokyo in October 2022.
Photo by RYOHEI TOMITA
15/04/2025
Experience the Timeless Performing Arts of Japan and Korea—Together on One Stage!
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Imperial Courts of both countries will come together in a rare, unforgettable performance.
🎭 Kumiodori & Jongmyo Jeryeak
Co-starring Japanese and Korean Court Entertainment
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📍 Performance Details
Date: April 19 (Sat), 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Bunkyo Civic Hall, Tokyo
🕊 In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Japan–Korea diplomatic relations, this special performance features two iconic traditions:
• Kumiodori – A classical Okinawan music and dance drama that blends dialogue, movement, and Ryukyuan music into a captivating theatrical experience.
• Jongmyo Jeryeak – A sacred Korean court ritual of music and dance performed to honor the kings of the Joseon Dynasty at Jongmyo Shrine.
Expect colorful costumes, unique traditional instruments, and a powerful ensemble performance you won’t want to miss!
Murakami Takashi spoke about his childhood dream, how he became an artist, and how Japanese culture and society inspired his artistic values at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Have you seen our latast collaboration video with Ichiban Japan ?
We had the pleasure of introducing the Takayama area, including the Kusakane Mingeikan.
Humanity and Nature in Japan Exploring the Arts from Antiquity to the Present
For more than 10,000 years, from primeval times to the present, the arts of Japan have been the expression of respect for the diversity of nature and the landscape. “Art” is inspired by the belief that each and every thing is endowed with a vital spirit and by a feeling of reverence for the beauty manifested therein. Traditions cherishing the nature and the climate of the land have been passed down in all aspects of daily life and art.
We can see that embrace of nature’s beauty in the arts throughout the ages: decorated pottery of ancient Jōmon times, carved or cast Buddhist statuary, paintings on folding screens or in ukiyo-e prints, designs on lacquerware and other traditional crafts, kimono and textiles, noh and kabuki performing arts, modern arts of anime and manga. Art embodies the way nature resonates within and imprints itself upon the human heart. Art displays the ways people treasure that sense of beauty.
“Humanity and Nature in Japan” is the overarching theme for the “Japan Cultural Expo” series of programs introducing the many dimensions of the culture and arts of Japan from the prehistorical Jōmon age to the present:
art and cultural treasures, performing arts, media arts
lifestyle culture, literary arts and music
food culture and nature
design and fashion
inclusive society and coexistence of cultures
disaster recovery
Appreciation of arts in fields such as these by not only Japanese themselves but people of other countries and members of upcoming generations will surely nurture innovation and creativity into the future.
