easy to see how it earned the nickname Enchanted Hill. The name stretches back to the 1920s, when the

TOKYO--Upon entering the" itaba" workshop space at Hirose Dyeworks in Tokyo, snow white silk fabrics could be seen spread out atop narrow seven-meter-long planks of Japanese fir wood lined up in a row.... Craftsman Yuichi Hirose, 42, was carefully applying paste to the silk cloth called" chirimen," as part of the dyeing process to create fine kimono patterns known as" Edo Komon." On this rainy day in July, Hirose explained to us the different steps involved in this traditional dyeing technique.

TOKYO--The year is approaching an end, with just about one month left.... Brooms, which have been used in Japan from ancient times, may come in handy during this cleaning season.... These traditional Japanese brooms were compatible with the cover of tatami mats which were made of soft rush plants, and their continued usage brought out the gloss on the mats' surface....

This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window.... Today, we have air conditioning and electric fans, but in the old days, Edo locals relied on their wit and spirit to overcome the heat.... They scattered water just outside their homes and businesses, and launched fireworks into the night sky....

TOKYO--The base of Tokyo Skytree in the capital's Sumida Ward has long been home to many small factories.... The method for creating the decorative paddles has basically been preserved since its development in the Edo period( 1603-1867).... Nishiyama Kogetsu, 59, is the second-generation master of the shop and has spent 40 years specializing in the profession....

This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window.... Customers can choose from three types whose teeth are spaced apart at different widths, based on the nature of their hair.... TOKYO--Traces of the old town of Edo can be found around the avenue leading up to the entrance of Buddhist temple Sensoji in Asakusa, one of Tokyo's most iconic tourist spots....

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show called" Disney Enchantment," at the Magic Kingdom....

tourists are also being invited to explore China's enchanting winter landscapes.... Meanwhile, Jilin