Japanese Arts
This traditional Japanese art form, involving the arrangement of flowers, emphasizes harmony, balance, and simplicity.
Ikebana
This mythical creature, which is a common theme among most East-Asian mythologies, is depicted in numerous different ways, but always as a fox, with up to nine tails. They can be malicious, mischievous, or even benevolent, depending on their affiliations.
Kitsune
Named after a type of animation, this Japanese music genre often features characters performing songs and dances, with real-life performers adopting the personas of animated characters.
Vocaloid
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered what?
Gold (or Silver)
This Japanese Deity is one of the principal kami of Shinto, and it is said that 1 in every 3 Shinto shrines is dedicated to them. Commonly associated with foxes, this deity is said to represent fertility, rice, sake, agriculture, and general prosperity.
Inari (or Oinari-sama)
In 2016, this Japanese animated film directed by Makoto Shinkai became the highest-grossing anime film of all time, surpassing Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away.
Your Name?
In the Edo period, this style of woodblock printing flourished, featuring vivid colors and intricate designs, often depicting kabuki actors and landscapes.
Ukiyo-e
This mythical creature, technically originating from Chinese mythology, is described as a chimera bearing antlers, cloven hooves, and scales. Due to the vague resemblance upon their discovery, the same name is used in Japanese to refer to Giraffes.
Kirin
This contemporary Japanese fashion style, characterized by its extravagant and colorful clothing, often includes elements like oversized bows, petticoats, and wigs.
Lolita Fashion
This classical Japanese dance-drama, often accompanied by traditional music, typically tells stories of historical events, love, and supernatural creatures.
Noh
This traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration is derived from Chinese guardian lions, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog. They are typically displayed in pairs, each with a role: the right wards off evil spirits, while the left keeps good spirits in.
Shisa
This influential Japanese film director, often dubbed the "Emperor of the Monsters," created the iconic Godzilla franchise.
Ishirō Honda
This legendary Japanese swordsmith, who lived during the Kamakura period, is credited with creating some of the finest swords in Japanese history.
Masa
This Youkai is known to attack in groups of three, cutting the target with sickles and then healing them so quickly that the person may only think they tripped and fell. They are described as ‘a band of weasels who have learned to ride the wind’.
Kamaitachi
This Japanese film, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a jidaigeki (period drama) that explores the concept of honor and justice as told through the story of a wandering samurai.
“Yojimbo”