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 [...]
Japanese art and history: Yumeji Takehisa, the anarchist Shusui Kotoku and Stalin Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yumeji Takehisa produced many stunning pieces of art but just like Shusui Kotoku, the revolutionary anarchist, and friend, he was caught up in the world of political intrigues and clashes of culture. His friendship with Shusui Kotoku [...]
Japanese art and Yumeji Takehisa: Taisho Romanticism and the shadow of Shusui Kotoku Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yumeji Takehisa produced many stunning pieces of art but he never received the international acclaim that he fully deserved during his lifetime. He was born in 1884 and passed away in 1934 because of illness. Indeed, [...]
Tokyo tourism: Chinzan-so garden, delicious food and rich in culture Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chinzan-so is a stunning garden in Tokyo whereby you can view the natural beauty of an amazing Japanese garden, beautiful architecture, elements of Buddhism, the magical world of Shintoism, and so much more. Also, unlike the [...]
Japanese anime: We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Animation in Japan is admired throughout the world and Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai (We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw [...]
Tokyo tourism and Odaiba: backwater to fashion, architecture and ultra modernity Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In Tokyo several places really stand out for being unique in style and this certainly applies to Odaiba. If this is your first visit to Tokyo then Odaiba is a must because of the stunning architecture [...]
Japanese art and Kawanabe Kyosai: the power of folklore and culture Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyosai is extremely fascinating because of his individualistic spirit and this is witnessed in his art. Kyosai, just like the mysterious Tengu, belonged to two worlds and this applies to the old Edo period [...]
Japanese art and Yumeji Takehisa: final years of sorrow Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Yumeji Takehisa was born in 1884 and died at the age of 49 in 1934. The last decade of his life was often traumatic and had many moments of bleakness because of natural events and disappointment during his lack of [...]
Tokyo tourism and Harajuku: Meiji Shrine, Shintoism, and the buzzing fashion scene Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Harajuku is famous for fashion, the latest trends and the atmosphere is dynamic throughout the entire area. Therefore, Harajuku is one of the most popular places to visit in Tokyo. The beauty of this [...]
Tokyo tourism and gardens: Rikugien and Kiyosumi are exquisite gardens Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is an enormous city which attracts Japanese tourists, international tourists, and business people, all year round. This ultra-modern city means many things to different people because for some it is all about modernity but to others they [...]
Korakuen: exquisite garden in Tokyo and fusion of Chinese and Japanese ethics Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Koshikawa Korakuen Garden is a beautiful place to relax and to witness the stunning styles of a traditional garden in Tokyo. The construction of Korakuen began in 1629 and the influence of China can be seen and felt [...]
Tokyo fashion and gardens: Rikugien, Kyu-Furukawa and fashion in Omotesando Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The beauty of Tokyo is that this mega-modern city caters for various lifestyles and areas change quickly. If you adore fashion then Tokyo is an amazing city because you have a plethora of choices. Therefore, each fashion district [...]
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