Things To Do In Mutsumoto: Art, Castles & Wasabi
Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture has been attracting attention as a city of craftsmanship and art. Since there were many craftsmen …
Things to do in Otaru
Otaru is a city of sea, history, and exotic atmosphere. The nostalgic streets lined with stone and brick warehouses along …
Origata
Origata is the art of wrapping things in ordinary Japanese paper. It dates back to the Muromachi-era from 1336 to …
Ryukyu Ai And The World’s Most Beautiful Blue
Ryukyu Ai is a perennial plant in the Kitsunenomago group. Indigo dye is made from the fermented leaves of this …
Iwai Dako Cerebration Kites From Izumo
The Izumo Iwai dako cerebration kite This is a lucky kite made in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, in the shape …
The History of Manga
Japan has been making cartoon art for a very long time. Japanese manga (comic) come in all types, for all …
The Stunning Ceramics Of Kato Tsubusa
Kato Tsubusa who lives and works in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, Japan is a popular artist known for his blue and …
The Intricate Traditional Art Of Bachiru
Bachiru is stained ivory with design engraved (using a method called Hanebori) through the color. Yoshida Fumiyuki (who died in …
Master Sculpture Hidari Jingoro: The Myth, The Man And The legend
Hidari Jingoro ( 左 甚五郎, Hidano Jingoro) was a legendary sculptor who is said to have been active in the …
The Art Of Kawahara Keiga
Kawahara Keiga (also known as Taguchi Tanemi and Toyosuke) was born around 1786. His father was a painter named Kawahara …