Sumo wrestling is a centuries-old Japanese tradition that blends physical strength with Shinto-rooted ritual and spiritual discipline. 

Becoming a Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto, Maiko as apprentices) takes years of training in traditional Japanese arts and refined etiquette, similar in dedication to becoming a doctor. 

Discover Tokyo’s most prestigious department stores and boutiques through a private shopping experience, with dedicated service and access to exceptional pieces from leading Japanese and international maisons.

The yakatabune is a traditional Japanese houseboat used since the Edo period for private dining and river entertainment. 

Tokyo’s seafood markets are central to Japan’s culinary culture, shaped by generations of craftsmanship and quality standards. 

From the air, Tokyo reveals a vast layered cityscape stretching from its dense urban core to the coastline. 

Yamanaka lacquerware is a traditional craft from Kaga, Ishikawa, known for refined woodworking and lacquer techniques.