Nohgaku is a traditional performing art that represents Japan, and is a collective term for Noh and Kyogen. It was perfected by Kannami and Zeami during the Muromachi period, and has a history of over 600 years. Noh is a musical and dance drama based on song and dance, performed while wearing Noh masks. Nohgaku […]

Karakuri dolls are dolls that move automatically without electricity, using mechanisms such as strings, springs, and other mechanisms. Dashi Karakuri are puppets used in float festivals all over Japan, performing acrobatics and transformations on floats. Zashiki Karakuri are puppets used for indoor entertainment in the rooms of nobles and feudal lords, or at teahouse banquets. […]

Tour overview You will get a thorough tour of the miso storehouse of Maruya Hatcho Miso, a brewery in Okazaki City that produces Hatcho miso, and discover the secrets behind Hatcho miso, a favorite of highly trained masters of Japanese cuisine. Afterwards, participants will have a hands-on cooking session to make a soup using Hatcho […]

Founding of the Nishikawa School The Nagoya-based Nishikawa School was founded by Nishikawa Koisaburo I in 1841. Koisaburo boldly incorporated the strengths of Noh and Kyogen into his own dance, creating a unique style that sets him apart from traditional Kabuki dance. This style is still alive in Nagoya today as the Nishikawa School of […]