Japan fashion and Hennes & Mauritz AB: H&M is branching out from Tokyo to Nagoya Sarah Deschamps and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) is continuing to consolidate its presence and reputation in Japan. At first the emphasis for H&M when moving into the Japanese fashion sector was to grow and [...]
Japanese art and Bunjinga (Nanga): the influence of China and Korea in the Edo period Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Bunjinga school of thought ran deep within the literati of Japan during the Edo period. Bunjin (literati) artists trace their artistic roots to the literati of China during the Song Dynasty (960-1267). However, [...]
Japanese art and Buddhism: Sesshu Toyo and Sengai Gibon in opposite directions Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sesshu Toyo (1420-1506) and Sengai Gibon (1750-1837) are two famous individuals in Japanese history. However, despite belonging to the same Rinzai school of Buddhism both individuals had hugely different views of art and the faith they shared. [...]
Japanese history and Oda Nobunaga: a visionary, innovator, and open to Christianity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In all societies remarkable leaders emerge despite the constraints of culture, customs, religion and other factors. In Japan this certainly applies to Oda Nobunaga who was born in 1534 and died in 1582. Oda Nobunaga had a [...]
Oda Nobunaga: a leader open to modernity in the 16th Century Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Oda Nobunaga was born in 1534 and died in 1582 but his legacy in Japan is very strong and he was a remarkable leader. In many ways, the spirit of Oda Nobunaga is often underestimated or undervalued [...]
Typhoon Roke not so potent like Typhoon Talas: fewer deaths and devastation James Jomo Modern Tokyo Times Typhoon Roke hit Japan and while many reports were involved in scare mongering prior to the latest typhoon to hit Japan, it is clear that Typhoon Talas was much more devastating and potent. This is not to undermine [...]
Typhoon Roke to hit Japan: the ravages of nature once more James Jomo Modern Tokyo Times Typhoon Roke may trigger more floods and landslides in the Kii Peninsula after the devastating Typhoon Talas which killed many people and caused massive damage. Typhoon Talas hit the Kii Peninsula very hard and many were killed in Wakayama [...]
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