Fukai Nihon 深い日本 - Shades from Japan
Bunkakunshō 文化勲章 The Order of Japanese Culture
The Order of Culture bunkakunshō 文化勲章 is an honor awarded by the Japanese government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of culture, the arts and education. It is one of the highest cultural awards in Japan and is not exclusive to the Japanese alone.
Shinkansen 新幹線 the flagship of the Japanese Railways
Shinkansen 新幹線 is the name given to trains of Japan's high-speed rail service, it is also known as "bullet train" due to its tapered shape. Since it was first introduced in Japan at the Tokyo Olympics, it has since carried millions of people across the country, Japanese and tourists alike. An incredible experience that allows you to cross Japan in all its entirety (or almost).
Amezaiku 飴細工 sugar fantasies from the distant past
Amezaiku is an ancient Japanese art form that involves creating hand-blown sugar sculptures. It is an art of incredible beauty that has been handed down for centuries and which has become one of the representations of how beauty, craftsmanship and dedication shape beautiful, and in this case also good, works.
Komainu 狛犬 are the guardian statues of Japanese temples and shrines
The Komainu, also known as Japanese shrine guardians, are an important and revered figure in Japanese culture. These statues of lions or dogs (but not only we can also find foxes or even raccoons) have an imposing and elegant presence and a fascinating and compelling history that dates back centuries.