Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance ...

The next-largest city was London with 630,000 people. London’s growth was limited ... This constrains our imagination of what it may be like to live in a constrained economy, as in Edo Japan. Edo was ...

Ukiyo, literally, "floating world," means something like "going with the flow." In practice, this implied disporting oneself in the pleasure quarters and theater districts of Edo, Kyoto, and Osaka ...

By 1800, Edo was the largest city in the world with a population of over 1 million. Life in Edo was heavily influenced by the presence of the Shoguns and the vibrant culture of the townspeople.

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

“We’re looking to replicate this success in cities like Vancouver, Montreal, and Quebec City.” In addition to urban centres, Edo Japan is targeting large power centres and primary shopping ...

in Japan confirmed to be an original by Okyo, a popular and influential painter from the Edo Period (1603-1867), according to a member of the city’s cultural property committee that studied it ...

The launch of Edo Japan’s newest location means it’s easier than ever for North Vancouverites to access the quick-service restaurant’s high-quality meals and snacks. Edo Japan’s menu has ...