Japanese Art

Gigaku: Unveiling Japan’s Ancient Masked Dance-Drama and Its Enduring Legacy

Discover Gigaku: Japan’s earliest masked dance-drama with Buddhist roots. Learn its history, decline, cultural influence, and revival in Japanese performing arts.

2024.06.06 2025.06.04

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.

2024.04.12 2025.05.03

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.

2024.04.12 2025.05.03

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.

2024.04.12 2025.05.03

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.

2024.04.12 2025.05.03

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.

2024.04.10 2025.05.02

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.

2024.04.09 2025.05.02

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.

2024.04.09 2025.05.02

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.

2024.04.05 2025.05.01

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.

2024.04.05 2025.05.01

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