5 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH KANAZAWA, JAPAN - The capital of Ishikawa Prefecture on the west coast of Japan, Kanazawa is a former castle town revered for its well-preserved historical districts, traditional landscaped gardens, and regional handicrafts. Kanazawa means “marsh of gold”. It's said to have earned its name when a farmer discovered gold dust flakes while digging for potatoes. Here, local artisans produce over 99% of Japan's gold leaf which adorn lacquerware, furniture, and temples across the nation, including Kyoto's…
Tokyo Gendai Closes First Edition with Robust Sales and Strong Attendance The inaugural edition of the major new international art fair Tokyo Gendai closed with robust sales, ambitious presentations from 73 international galleries, and strong attendance from local and international visitors. Organized by The Art Assembly, and with SMBC Group as Principal Partner, the Fair took place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July) and attracted 20,907 visitors, including leading collectors, art museums, and institutions. Cement…
10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN TOKYO, JAPAN - Tokyo is a vibrant city with a rich culture and history. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and is located on the eastern coast of the island of Honshu. It is one of the most populous cities in the world, with over 13 million people living within its boundaries, and a metropolitan area population of over 38 million. Tokyo is a major economic hub and is known for its high-tech industry, fashion, and entertainment. The city is also a center of traditional Japanese culture, with numerous shrines, temples,…
TOKYO GENDAI ANNOUNCES GALLERY LINE-UP FOR ITS INAUGURAL EDITION IN JULY Tokyo Gendai today announces the list of 79 participating galleries and is delighted to welcome SMBC Group as Principal Partner for the inaugural edition. Organized by The Art Assembly, the Fair takes place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July). Comprising galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region, and across the globe, Tokyo Gendai is a major new platform for commercial, artistic, and intellectual exchange and a nexus of cross-cultur…
CORAL EXPEDITIONS LAUNCHES SMALL ISLANDS OF JAPAN & THE PHILIPPINES SERIES - Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering cruise line, has announced a new series of voyages to the Small Islands of Japan and the Philippines. Part of Coral Expeditions' Small Islands of the World Series, these unique voyages will continue the theme of visits to remote islands that are of historical, biological, or anthropological significance. Coral Adventurer will be cast off from Guam on the inaugural expedition of the series in September of 2023. T…
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