Hokusai and The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife: erotic or hidden meaning? Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Katsushika Hokusai is internationally famous because of the many adorable pieces of art that he produced. However, Hokusai also produced art which was extremely erotic because shunga (erotic art) was very popular, despite political constraints during periods [...]
Photos of old Japan to Tokyo in the flesh: Kazumasa and Araki Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The photography of Ogawa Kazumasa provides a glimpse into the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in Japan. He, and other photographers during the same period, enable people to grasp aspects of Japanese culture and history in [...]
Tokyo fashion and Lumine Department Store: adorable fashion Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Lumine Department Store is one of the most sought after fashion companies in Japan because this company maintains ongoing vitality. At all times, stunning fashion labels are based in all their stores and when it comes to female [...]
Japanese art and British art: Ando Hiroshige and L.S.Lowry Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) and L.S. Lowry (1887- 1976) come from different worlds and their styles and creativity are a million miles away. Hiroshige is internationally famous and Lowry sits rightly within his northern English roots which influenced him so much. [...]
Harajuku fashion district and its response to March 11: Sebastian Masuda Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Harajuku is famous for fashion because this part of Tokyo is awash with stunning boutiques. If you adore kawaii culture then you are spoilt for choice in trendy Harajuku and not only this, the elegant [...]
Japanese art and Ogata Korin: nearly the “forgotten artist” Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The artist Ogata Korin (1658-1716) was nearly “the forgotten man” of Japanese art until individuals like Sakai Hoitsu (1761-1828) brought his art back to life. This is rather surprising given the nature of his individualism and the quality of his [...]
Tokyo tourism and Akihabara: technology, anime and maid cafe bars Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a very dynamic city and each district is special for various factors and the natural ambience changes quickly. In Akihabara the distinctive nature of this place is because of the latest high tech gadgets [...]
Tsunami and Okawa Elementary School: many children died & bodies still missing Pierre Leblanc and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times March 11, 2011, in Japan will always remain vivid because of the utter destruction and mayhem that was caused by the tsunami which followed the 9.0-magnitude earthquake. Since this day great strides are continuing [...]
Yukio Mishima: nationalist and the perfect death of a genius Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yukio Mishima stated “If we value so highly the dignity of life, how can we not also value the dignity of death? No death may be called futile.” This comment is poignant because for many people who have never [...]
Modernization of the Armed Forces of China is based on Geopolitics Joachim de Villiers and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times China continues to grow rapidly in the economic field and for many nations China is a stabilizing factor in a changing world. This applies to the ongoing development of many powerful economic sectors in [...]
Japan tourism and Wakayama: Negoro-ji and stunning Buddhist temples Walter Sebastian and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Wakayama prefecture is a perfect place to visit for tourists who adore culture, architecture, the richness of Buddhism, the indigenous faith of Shintoism, stunning beaches, an amazing castle, and because of multiple other factors. Also, the closeness [...]
Japan tourism and Wakayama: Koyasan, Shirahama, Kumano Kodo & Kii Peninsula James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Wakayama prefecture in Japan is blessed with many amazing places to visit and the richness of culture and history can be felt throughout this lovely region. This notably applies to Wakayama Castle, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo [...]
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