A so-called “magic mirror” in Kyoto’s National Museum was identified before this excavation. April Holloway wrote that the “So-called ‘magic mirrors’ have a slight unevenness to their ...

They are usually entrusted to the care of the Kyoto National Museum while replicas are on display at Jukoin, a sub-temple of Daitokuji in Kita Ward. “I had thought the replicas were also good ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

The temple sits across the street from the Kyoto National Museum, and many visitors suggest stopping by both attractions. For more information, visit the official website (in Japanese).

It will be held at the same time as “Japan, An Artistic Melting Pot,” a special exhibition that will be running at the Kyoto National Museum. Notable exhibits at the exhibition in Nara will ...

Many of Kyoto's top attractions pay homage to a Japan of the past, but the Kyoto International Manga Museum focuses on a very current form of Japanese art. Manga is a style of comics that exploded ...

The decree stipulates that the Board of Trustees of the GEM shall be reconstituted for a period of three years, with membership made up of: Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso Vice-Director of the ...

Princess Hisako of Takamado attended on January 20 the opening of Tokyo National Museum’s special exhibition commemorating ...