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Toyo Bunko, the Alley of Wisdom

Toyo Bunko, the Alley of Wisdom

Toyo Bunko is located near the verdant Rikugien Garden. As you walk into the countryard of Toyo Bunko Library and Museum, you enter the Alley of Wisdom. The panels along...

Toyo Bunko, the Alley of Wisdom

Toyo Bunko is located near the verdant Rikugien Garden. As you walk into the countryard of Toyo Bunko Library and Museum, you enter the Alley of Wisdom. The panels along...

Matanpusi or headband of Aynu

Matanpusi or headband of Aynu

Matanpusi is made of cotton cloth, satin, or attus. In addition to plain ones, some were embroidered or cut out of cloth and embroidered on top of it to create...

Matanpusi or headband of Aynu

Matanpusi is made of cotton cloth, satin, or attus. In addition to plain ones, some were embroidered or cut out of cloth and embroidered on top of it to create...

Cloisonee of flowerb and bird

Cloisonee of flowerb and bird

The oval cloisonne at the wall of “Kachou no Ma” of the State Guest House AKASAKA PALACE are permitted for photographs only between August 29 and September 17, 2024 as...

Cloisonee of flowerb and bird

The oval cloisonne at the wall of “Kachou no Ma” of the State Guest House AKASAKA PALACE are permitted for photographs only between August 29 and September 17, 2024 as...

Public speaking hall in Keio University

Public speaking hall in Keio University

The original building was constructed in 1876. In 1947 the tile-roofed, two story, western-style wooden building was restored, and in 1967 it was designated as important cultural property. #Namako wall...

Public speaking hall in Keio University

The original building was constructed in 1876. In 1947 the tile-roofed, two story, western-style wooden building was restored, and in 1967 it was designated as important cultural property. #Namako wall...

God in the mythology by Izuno-Chohachi

God in the mythology by Izuno-Chohachi

Photos shows Izuno-Chohachi's work made on the doors of the main sanctuary of Yorigi Shrine in Shinagawa, a figure of Sarutahikonomikoto. He is the popular god in the mythology known...

God in the mythology by Izuno-Chohachi

Photos shows Izuno-Chohachi's work made on the doors of the main sanctuary of Yorigi Shrine in Shinagawa, a figure of Sarutahikonomikoto. He is the popular god in the mythology known...

Shrine in a giant cage

Shrine in a giant cage

The main shrine of the Toneri Hikawa Shrine, a cultural prope rty, is protected by a huge cage, so visitors can only see it through the fence. The cage had...

Shrine in a giant cage

The main shrine of the Toneri Hikawa Shrine, a cultural prope rty, is protected by a huge cage, so visitors can only see it through the fence. The cage had...