Free English Databases
Structured, searchable databases on Japanese culture and history — written entirely in English. Every entry sourced from official Japanese public records.
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All 244 crafts designated under Japan's Act for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries. Textiles, ceramics, lacquerware, metalwork, and more — each with origin, prefecture, and history.
Every castle on the official Japan Castle Foundation's "100 Famous Castles" and "100 More Famous Castles" lists. Includes location maps, construction era, and castle type.