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3 days ago · We strolled around Sumida—the birth town of one of the most notable artists of Japan—thinking about the scenery he may have seen. Katsushika Hokusai is the creator of “Under the Wave off Kanagawa, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” depicting Mt. Fuji and the waves that many people would think of when they hear the term “ukiyo-e.”
3 days ago · Ukiyo-e[ a ] is a genre of Japanese art that flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists produced woodblock prints and paintings of such subjects as female beauties; kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers; scenes from history and folk tales; travel scenes and landscapes; flora and fauna; and erotica.
6 days ago · Katsushika Hokusai. Professional names: Shunrō, Sōri, Kakō, Taito, Gakyōjin, Iitsu, and Manji. Born: October 1760, Edo [now Tokyo], Japan. Died: May 10, 1849, Edo (aged 88) Movement / Style: uki-e. ukiyo-e.
Sep 14, 2024 · Read on my Shirakawago itinerary to the well preserved World UNESCO Heritage site in Japan. A walk into magnificently Japan village for its historical, unique Gassho style house, naturals, and people.
2 days ago · Item Details. After Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎, Japanese, 1760 – 1849) Sekiya village on the Sumida River. Woodblock on paper. Signed in block. From series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (冨嶽三十六景)
1 day ago · Surrounded by mountains, the farmhouses in Shirakawa-Go date to about 1800, and their sturdy roofs withstand some of the heaviest snowfall in Japan. Up to 200 villagers work together to replace the roofs every 20 to 30 years. For a day trip, tourists can take a bus from Kanazawa, Ishikawa, or Takayama in Gifu Prefecture.
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2 days ago · Okochi-Sanso Villa is one of the top sights in Kyoto. It rivals any of the city’s imperial properties, and you don't need reservations to enter.
