Osaka and Tokyo Fashion News: H&M Sarah Deschamps and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times The continuing expansion of Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) throughout Japan is clear to all fashion lovers in this nation. At first H&M focused heavily on Tokyo and Kanto which is the natural route into the Japanese fashion market. However, [...]
Japanese Art and Imperial Kyoto: Sukenobu, Ladies and Deeper Meaning Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo Times Nishikawa Sukenobu was born in 1671 and until his death in the middle of the eighteenth century, this stunning artist opened up aspects of the role of women in Japanese society. Also, with Sukenobu being based in Kyoto then this [...]
Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum: Current Exhibition Runs Until April 30 Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum is a specialist museum which highlights the amazing beauty and craftsmanship of netsuke. Currently, the Spring Exhibition on the Theme of “Next Stage” runs until April 30and the next exhibition will [...]
Japanese art and Bunjinga: Tani Buncho, Power of China and his Eclectic Nature Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The artist Tani Buncho felt the rich pull of Chinese culture despite the historical reality of Japan being mainly cut off from the outside world during his lifetime. Buncho was born in 1763 and died in [...]
Japanese art and Kamisaka Sekka: Rimpa and Fusions of East and West Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942) witnessed enormous cultural, political and artistic changes within Japan during his lifetime. He was born during the death throes of the Edo Period whereby the Meiji Restoration of 1868 would revolutionize Japan. This also [...]
Ikebana in the Cultural and Historical Traditions of Japan Sarah Deschamps and Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo Times The history of ikebana (living flowers) is extremely fascinating because it tells us a lot about aspects of Japanese culture and how the different thought patterns can be seen in art. Ikebana is also known by the name of kado (way of flowers) and [...]
Japanese Artist born in Kyoto: Mystery of Paris, Japan Art and Yasui Sotaro Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yasui Sotaro (1888-1955) was born in Kyoto and he is famous for yoga(Western-style) portraiture. It is clear that this talented individual understood his vocation because he pursued a career in art despite his family desiring a [...]
Japan Fashion and Styles: Kanzashi Through The Ages Hiroshi Saito and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times The Edo era witnessed the real growth and power of kanzashi in Japan despite aspects of the roots being traced back all the way to the Jomon period. Japanese artisans increasingly utilized new innovations throughout the Edo period and this [...]
Japan Tourism and Culture: Kansai and Stunning Himeji Castle Hiroshi Saito and Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo Times The Kansai region is the heart of Japan because you have so many places which are rich in history and the diversity of this region is simply amazing. Kobe is a lovely place to visit because this city [...]
Japanese Art and Culture: Isoda Koryusai and Unique Upbringing Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The ukiyo-e art of Isoda Koryusai highlights the richness of Japanese culture and his unique style and background is a wonder to behold. Indeed, individuals like Koryusai and Nishikawa Sukenobu bless the ukiyo-e art world because of their different perspectives. [...]
Green Tea Ceremony in Japan: History, Culture and Tradition Olivier LeCourt and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese green tea ceremony is internationally famous because of the many angles to this rich cultural tradition. In historical terms this ceremony dates back to the ninth century and once the spiritual angle became associated then new dimensions [...]
Japan and Singapore fashion news: Takashimaya witnesses strong profits Sarah Deschamps and Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo Times Takashimaya is expected to announce a bullish 17% profit margin between April and November 2012. This figure will be welcomed by top management because clearly the global economy remains sluggish. Therefore, with this exquisite department store being based [...]
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