Gyotaku, or fish printing, was a traditional method used by Japanese fishermen to record their catches before photography existed. Centuries ago, the practice was roughly done by using natural ink, ...

Much has been written about Shozo Sato’s tremendous accomplishments and arts diplomacy across the country. However, only his ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles ...

Highlighting traditional character "Darasuke," riding a skateboard through the city streets while wearing specially designed sneakers.

There’s a secret hiding in Philadelphia that feels like stepping through a portal to Japan, no passport required. Tucked away in Fairmount Park sits Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, a slice of Kyoto ...

xx, 578 p. : 25 cmPublication date 2012 Topics Japanese literature -- To 1600 -- Translations into English Publisher New York : Columbia University Press Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly ...