Nature & Animals What Was Naki-awase? Birdsong Competitions in Edo Japan
There was once a pastime in Japan in which people competed over the songs of their pet birds.People brought their birds ...
Nature & Animals
Nature & Animals 
Nature & Animals Morning Glories(asagao) in the Meiji and Taisho Periods
A Familiar Flower That Brightened Summer Life in JapanOn summer mornings, morning glories bloom gracefully in gardens an...
Nature & Animals The Beauty of Viewing Goldfish from Above
Goldfish Appreciation and Japanese AestheticsToday, goldfish are often enjoyed in the same way as tropical fish, viewed ...
Nature & Animals Japan’s Rabbit Boom: Little Idols Born in Modern Times
When we think of rabbits today, we might imagine them as cute pets or gentle characters in pop culture. But in Japan’s m...