Gifu Decorative Arts - The Legacy of Furuta Oribe

Gifu, in central Japan, has a renowned traditional of decorative arts, notably ceramics and paper-making, stretching back to the late 16th century when the crafts of this fertile, prosperous region were inspired and promoted by Furuta Oribe, a samurai tea master who demanded the best from local architects, gardeners, potters and painters for his tea houses. Gifu today is still a thriving artistic center and a beautiful place to visit.

Keeping Fruit Fresh

Japanese fruit makes the ideal gift, because you can be sure it will always be delicious, safe and the highest quality. Standards are assured by a system that inspects and grades each fruit, and keep it in perfect condition from farm to table with piece separately. Now new storage methods to extend freshness mean that Japanese fruit can reach an even wider market.

Tokyo Street Fashion

Tokyo is one of the world's fashion capitals, and the youth of this city are famously fashion-obsessed. Each area of Tokyo has its own character, and the individual styles of places like Shibuya, Harajuku and the Ginza are reflected in their distinct fashions. Come with us as we checkout today's fashion on the streets of Tokyo.

New Life for Old Art

Japan has a long artistic legacy, and ancient Japanese works of art are found in collections around the world. With time, all art begins to fade and deteriorate, and international museums send their Japanese pieces back to Japan for specialist restoration. The system and techniques developed over the years by Japanese restorers are now contributing to the preservation of the world's art.