Discover the Allure of Hiroshige's Blue in Tokyo - The World of Prussian Blue and Ukiyo-e Landscapes
Rediscover Hiroshige’s Blue in Tokyo This Autumn: A Journey Through Ukiyo-e Art If you're looking to enjoy an artistic autumn in Tokyo,...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 172 min
The Drama "SHOGUN" That Focused on Authenticity Sets a Record with 18 Emmy Wins – Why Not Experience Authentic Japanese Culture Next?
Hiroyuki Sanada's SHOGUN Breaks Records with 18 Emmy Wins, Including Best Drama and Lead Actor On September 15, 2024 (local time), at the...
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Shinya Yamada
Sep 152 min
Why Did Natsume Soseki, Famous for I Am a Cat, Love Kagurazaka, Tokyo?
Exploring Kagurazaka Through the Eyes of Natsume Soseki, Famous for Works like I Am a Cat The internationally renowned author Natsume...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 292 min
The Allure of Hokusai's Ukiyo-e: "Express it More Vividly than Reality"
Bridging Perceptions and Realities in Ukiyo-e Art Within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's " Traditional Crafts of Tokyo " website,...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 213 min
Traveling in Japan Will Be Easier Starting September 1st: Expanded Sales Locations for the Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica"
Expanding Access to Convenience: Prepaid Card "Welcome Suica" Now Available Beyond Airports Good news for inbound travelers to Japan! As...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 192 min
The "Shosho" Period, When the Heat Begins to Subside, Starts on August 22nd. Do you know 24 sekki (Solar Terms) and 72 kō (Micro-seasons)?
Understanding Japan's Seasonal Rhythm: The 24 Solar Terms and 72 Micro-seasons In Japan, there is a unique way of dividing the seasons...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 82 min
"The Impact of Hokusai’s Great Wave: Under the Wave off Kanagawa" Exhibition. Experience Ukiyo-e Making After the Exhibition
Discover the Global Impact of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" at the Sumida Hokusai Museum Recently, I visited the special...
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Shinya Yamada
Aug 12 min
Why Conversations with Artisans and Geisha are So Enjoyable: Let's Enjoy Talking with "Genuine People"
Since our company began offering traditional cultural experience tours, I have had the opportunity to converse with many artisans and...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 192 min
Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" Featured on the New ¥1000 Note: A Tribute to "Japan Blue"
Finally Got My Hands on the New ¥1000 Note Featuring Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" I finally got my hands on the new ¥1000 note...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 182 min
Major Misconceptions Among Foreign Tourists: Understanding and Preserving Japanese Traditional Crafts
On June 28, 2024, the Japan Tourism Agency released the " Survey on the Environment for Accepting Foreign Tourists in Japan ." The...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 174 min
What Foreign Tourists Can Do to Help Preserve Japanese Traditional Crafts
What Are Traditional Industries? Japan's craftsmanship and precision in manufacturing are renowned worldwide. One of the most...
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Shinya Yamada
Jul 133 min
Do You Know About Japan's Ultimate Craftsmen, "A Master of Traditional Craft"?
The certification system for "A master of traditional craft" was established in 1974 to expand the demand for traditional crafts and...
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Shinya Yamada
May 262 min
Do You Know the Difference Between Ukiyo-e from Kansai (Kamigata) and Tokyo (Edo)? Understanding This Might Reveal the True Identity of Sharaku
The Differences Between Ukiyo-e from Kansai (Kamigata) and Tokyo (Edo) In a previous post , I wrote that "Ukiyo-e is a genre of painting...
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Shinya Yamada
May 252 min
Do You Know Ukiyo-e Shifted Japanese Culture from Kansai to Tokyo?
"Ukiyo-e" Is a Genre of Painting Established in the Early Edo Period "Ukiyo-e" is a genre of painting established in the early Edo...
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Shinya Yamada
May 222 min
Why You Can Now Enjoy Private Ukiyo-e Talks in Tokyo from an Expert Who Lectured at the British Museum
During your ukiyo-e printmaking experience at Takahashi Studio, you can learn about the ukiyo-e production process and art appreciation...
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Shinya Yamada
May 212 min
Placing Printmaking Experience Flyers at 2 Ukiyo-e Museums (the Ota Memorial Museum of Art and the Sumida Hokusai Museum)
We have secured placements for our printmaking experience flyers at two of Tokyo's leading ukiyo-e museums, the Ota Memorial Museum of Art...
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Shinya Yamada
May 133 min
Those Who Appreciate the World of Stone Gardens, Zen, and Tea Ceremony Can Fully Enjoy Kagurazaka, Tokyo's Hidden Gem
Kagurazaka: The Most Recommended District by Shinjuku Residents Kagurazaka is a hidden gem in Tokyo, known among those in the know....
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Shinya Yamada
May 123 min
The New ¥1,000 Note Featuring Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa"
Hokusai's Ukiyo-e 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' Featured on New Currency Note for the First Time On July 3, 2024, new banknotes (Japanese...
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Shinya Yamada
May 92 min
The Enigmatic Ukiyo-e Artist, Sharaku, and His Connection to Kagurazaka
Who is Sharaku? Toshusai Sharaku is a unique figure in the world of Ukiyo-e. In a brief period between May 1794 and January 1795, he...
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Shinya Yamada
May 73 min
Shinjuku's Kagurazaka: Deep Connections with Tokugawa Iemitsu, the Third Shogun of the Edo Shogunate
Tokugawa Iemitsu, the Third Shogun who Consolidated the Foundations of the Edo Shogunate Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third Shogun of the Edo...
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