"Rooted in Edo-period Japan, Iki is an elusive yet elegant aesthetic," says interior designer Nina Lichtenstein. "It speaks to a polished simplicity, quiet confidence, and the beauty of ...

This spring and summer, Japan’s ancient aesthetic heritage meets the cutting edge of animation. On at the Tokyo National Museum from March 25 to August 3, ‘Imme ...

An exhibit of ukiyo-e depicting Japan’s tumultuous period of modernization, spanning the late Edo period and the early ... and witty prints for their aesthetic value, with detailed explanations ...

DECAPITATE ENEMIES IN LOFI, LIGHTNING FAST, TOP-DOWN INSTANT DEATH ACTION GAME; 'SICK SAMURAI' DEMO LAUNCHING ON STEAM ...

OTSU—The main hall of Enryakuji temple, a national treasure here on Mount Hieizan, will be restored to its Edo Period (1603-1867) appearance based on clues uncovered during repairs on the ...

Textual Cultures, Vol. 14, No. 1 (Spring 2021), pp. 3-19 (17 pages) Why were certain kinds of knowledge kept secret during the Edo period and what impact did secretive practices have on the ...