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 [...]
Japan and the Green Tea Ceremony in history Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker 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 [...]
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 culture and history: Himeji Castle and the beauty of Kansai Lee Jay Walker 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 the region is amazing. Kobe is a lovely city because the city is well designed [...]
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 [...]
Paying respect to the “Fukushima 50” with the first anniversary of March 11 approaching James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times This article about the “Fukushima 50” is part of the Modern Tokyo Times series based on events on and after March 11, 2011. The first anniversary of this tragic event is within [...]
Tokyo fashion in Shinjuku: Marui One is amazing for Lolita, Kawaii, & other unique styles Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In Tokyo the names of Laforet Harajuku, Shibuya 109, and Marui One, stand out for being amazing stores to visit when it comes to fashion. If you adore kawaii fashion, [...]
Fukushima Nuclear Accident, the media and international responses Vojin Joksimovich, PhD Modern Tokyo Times Modern Tokyo Times and brief background The 9.0-magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on March 11, 2011, sadly triggered a brutal tsunami and the nuclear crisis is still a major issue in this country. Therefore, nearly every nuclear energy power plant [...]
Japan tourism and culture: Hakone Jinja, historical treasure museum and Mount Fuji James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Hakone is a very popular tourist destination because you have so many places to visit and the views of Mount Fuji in certain locations are extremely stunning. Throughout Hakone you have many museums and [...]
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 [...]
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