Japanese Culture
The Complete Guide to Sarashi: Traditional Japanese Binding Cloth and Its Modern Uses
Japanese Art
Japanese Art Understanding Gigaku: The Ancient Japanese Masked Dance-Drama
Discover the rich history and lasting influence of Gigaku, Japan's ancient masked dance-drama. Learn about its origins, development, and how it continues to shape Japanese cultural arts today.
Japanese Art Gagaku: The Ancient Elegance of Japan’s Imperial Court Music
Explore the origins, instruments, and legacy of Gagaku—Japan’s oldest form of court music.
Japanese Art Kabuki: Japan’s Dynamic Theater Tradition of Song, Dance, and Drama
Explore the history of Kabuki, its legendary founders, and why this bold art form continues to captivate audiences today.
Japanese Art Kyogen: Japan’s Timeless Art of Comic Theater
Explore Japan’s classical comic theater, from its 14th-century origins to its role in contemporary stage arts.
Japanese Art Noh Theater: Tracing the Origins, Legacy, and Masters of Japan’s Timeless Performing Art
Explore the meaning, history, and masters of Noh theater—Japan's oldest and most spiritual form of drama.
Japanese Art Haiku: The Timeless Journey of Japan’s Most Iconic Short Poetry
Learn how haiku evolved from courtly hokku to a modern art form that bridges cultures and generations.
Japanese Art Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Trees and Its Journey Through Japanese History
Explore the history and evolution of bonsai—from its ancient roots in penjing to its role as a living symbol of Japanese tradition and global artistry.
Japanese Art The Art of Shodō: Tracing the Timeless Beauty of Japanese Calligraphy
Discover the history, philosophy, and living legacy of Shodō—Japanese calligraphy as an evolving art form.
Japanese Art Choju-giga: Japan’s Frolicking Animals and the Birth of Visual Storytelling
Choju-giga—Japan’s iconic “Scrolls of Frolicking Animals”—is often called the earliest manga. Discover its humor, history, and cultural legacy across centuries.
Japanese Art The Global Journey of Origami: From Japanese Tradition to Universal Art
Origami, rooted in Japanese tradition, has become a global art form. Discover its origins, evolution, and why people around the world are still captivated by the beauty of folding paper.