Tucked away in Gion is Kahitsukan, a museum currently exhibiting works by 20th-century artists, none of them trained calligraphers, who brought their own sensibilities to the art of ink and brush.

Somewhere between 25,000 pieces of calligraphy, I find myself hit by an epiphany that calligraphy is nothing but the traces of the soul. A calligrapher explains why.

Step into the Edo period this winter with the exhibition “Edo Paintings A to Z,” dedicated to a fascinating array of masterpieces from Japan’s golden era. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a first-timer, discover the timeless beauty brushed by masters who shaped Japan as know it.

Ever dreamed of catching a geisha performance up close? Dive into the cultural wonders of Kyoto's Gion Odori, where tradition comes alive.