Art of Japan and the fusion of ideas by Kanzan Shimomura

Art of Japan and the fusion of ideas by Kanzan Shimomura Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japanese Art and Yumeji Takehisa: The sadness will last forever

Japanese Art and Yumeji Takehisa: The sadness will last forever Lee Jay Walker  Modern Tokyo Times…

Japan art and Sakai Dōitsu: His heart belonged to the old world 

Japan art and Sakai Dōitsu: His heart belonged to the old world Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Yukio Mishima and fusion of nationalism, the word, and the perfect death

Yukio Mishima and fusion of nationalism, the word, and the perfect death Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Japan poetry and the Buddhist monk Jien: The suffering world   

Japan poetry and the Buddhist monk Jien: The suffering world                                 Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Japan art and Buddhist Monks in the deep snow with a Shinto Shrine in the distance

Japan art and Buddhist Monks in the deep snow with a Shinto Shrine in the distance…

Chinese art and Shen Quan: A brief period in Japan but a lasting legacy

Chinese art and Shen Quan: A brief period in Japan but a lasting legacy Lee Jay…

Japan art and the Reflection of time: Hōitsu and the Persimmon Tree by Utsumi

Japan art and the Reflection of Time: Hōitsu and the Persimmon Tree by Utsumi Lee Jay…

Zen Buddhist art of Japan: Hakuin Ekaku and teacher of all

Zen Buddhist art of Japan: Hakuin Ekaku and teacher of all Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japan poetry and Okura (660-733): Influence of Confucianism and East Asia

Japan poetry and Okura (660-733): Influence of Confucianism and East Asia Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Art of Japan and Torii Kiyonaga: Images of serenity

Art of Japan and Torii Kiyonaga: Images of serenity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Many…

Japanese tenth-century poetry: Mibu no Tadamine and the Middle Kingdom (China)

Japanese tenth-century poetry: Mibu no Tadamine and the Middle Kingdom (China) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japan tourism and Nara: The legacy of Buddhism and high culture thrives

Japan tourism and Nara: The legacy of Buddhism and high culture thrives Tomoko Hara and Sawako…

Japan art and Goshun (1752-1811): The richness of Chinese and Japanese high culture

Japan art and Goshun (1752-1811): The richness of Chinese and Japanese high culture Lee Jay Walker…

Japanese art and rinpa: Buddhism, Maple trees, and a lovely stone lantern

Japanese art and rinpa: Buddhism, Maple trees, and a lovely stone lantern Lee Jay Walker  …

Japan art and Morimura Hōgi (1805-1862): High culture and continuity

Japan art and Morimura Hōgi (1805-1862): High culture and continuity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Japanese death poems: The final flicker of Prince Ōtsu (663-686)

Japanese death poems: The final flicker of Prince Ōtsu (663-686) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Japanese Buddhist art and Kaō: Fourteenth-century art and the Middle Kingdom

Japanese Buddhist art and Kaō: Fourteenth-century art and the Middle Kingdom Lee Jay Walker  Modern Tokyo…

Japanese art and Suzuki Reitan (1792-1817): Early death before full bloom

Japanese art and Suzuki Reitan (1792-1817): Early death before full bloom Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japan art and Sakai Oho (1808-1841): The rhythm of art and Buddhism

Japan art and Sakai Oho (1808-1841): The rhythm of art and Buddhism Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Contemporary Japanese artist and the delightful Barnard Castle in a fresh light

Contemporary Japanese artist and the delightful Barnard Castle in a fresh light Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Japan art and Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942): A delightful dream world

Japan art and Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942): A delightful dream world Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Japan art and Sakai Hōitsu: The Persimmon Tree and delightful Crow 

Japan art and Sakai Hōitsu: The Persimmon Tree and delightful Crow  Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japan art and Sakai Dōitsu (1845-1913): The richness of art

Japan art and Sakai Dōitsu (1845-1913): The richness of rinpa art Lee Jay Walker  Modern Tokyo…

Japan art and Yamamoto Kōitsu (1843-1905): Mysterious Heron and a Crane

Japan art and Yamamoto Kōitsu (1843-1905): Mysterious Heron and a Crane Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japan art and Hishida Shunsō: Faithful cats and nature  

Japan art and Hishida Shunsō: Faithful cats and nature   Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Japanese art and Hayami Gyoshū (1894-1935): Camellia Petals Scattering

Japanese art and Hayami Gyoshū (1894-1935): Camellia Petals Scattering Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Hayami…

Japanese art and Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829): Buddhist monk and sublime art

Japanese art and Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829): Buddhist monk and sublime art Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japanese art and Ishizaki Kōyō (1884-1947): The flow of Rinpa 

Japanese art and Ishizaki Kōyō (1884-1947): The flow of Rinpa Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times…

Art of Japan and the richness of Culture: Kanzan Shimomura (1873 to 1930)

Art of Japan and the richness of Culture: Kanzan Shimomura (1873 to 1930) Lee Jay Walker…

Japanese art and Suzuki Kiitsu (1796-1858): Late Edo artist of Rinpa

Japanese art and Suzuki Kiitsu (1796-1858): Late Edo artist of Rinpa Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo…

Japanese art and the Bleak Midwinter of the Buddhist Tree of Life

Japanese art and the Bleak Midwinter of the Buddhist Tree of Life Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Zen Buddhism and art of Japan inspired by the Middle Kingdom (China)

Zen Buddhism and art of Japan inspired by the Middle Kingdom (China) Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Japanese Art and Poetry of Yosa Buson: A bat flits in moonlight

Japanese Art and Poetry of Yosa Buson: A bat flits in moonlight Lee Jay Walker Modern…

Japanese art and Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815)

Japanese art and Torii Kiyonaga (1752-1815) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese woodblock (ukiyo-e)…

Contemporary Japanese art and the mirage of time in the bleak midwinter

Contemporary Japanese art and the mirage of time in the bleak midwinter Lee Jay Walker Modern…