NIPPONIA No. 45, 2008
Special Feature
“Japan, the Land of Gold.”
How True Is the Old Legend?
Cover photo: Detail of a folding screen, showing the hustle and bustle of the capital city (Kyoto) in medieval times. The gold leaf clouds create a gorgeous effect. Screen illustration title: Raku-chu raku-gai (Kyoto and its Environs). (Rekihaku Otsu Hon. Property of the National Museum of Japanese History)
Special Feature
“Japan, the Land of Gold.”
How True Is the Old Legend?
- The Legend of “Zipangu,” the Land of Gold Miyazaki Masakatsu
- Japan’s Golden Heritage
- Making Gold Glitter More Beautifully
- Places to Catch Gold Fever in Japan
- Liquid Gold Rising in Japan’s Hot Springs
- A Goldmine in the City
Living in Japan Weerasakreck Wonpasser
Muay Thai Kickboxing: Japan and Thailand Reach Out to Each Other
Bon Appetit! Japanese Culture in the Kitchen Otani Hiromi
Purin A Dessert for Just About Everyone
Japan Travelogue Hiraizumi
Slip Back to a Time When Gold and Culture Were One
Below left: Gold Koshu kin coins minted for the feudal lord of Kai. In the 16th century, the province of Kai was one of Japan’s biggest gold producers. Coin at far left: 1 ryo, the largest denomination at the time. (Property of the Yu-no-Oku Museum of Gold Mining History)
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