A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...
The “Amano Corpus Animae” exhibition celebrates Amano as a transversal artist whose Japanese style has been infused with ...
Located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Kanazawa is known for its beautifully preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, and ...
The arthouse star and Palme d'Or winner is remaking the classic Japanese drama 'Like Asura' with popular local actresses Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi and Suzu Hirose.
With a spotlight on Vietnamese art, the auction also features more than 100 Japanese prints in the Ukiyo-e style ...
Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...
American author Arthur Golden interviewed her for background information when writing his 1997 book, Memoirs of a Geisha. [1] Iwasaki later regretted interviewing for Golden, having cited a breach of ...
When we hear the word “geisha,” we immediately imagine a Japanese woman with an unusual hairstyle and ... painted female entertainer who has no knowledge of the ancient Eastern art.
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...
Fans have now been given a first look at the Japanese physical box art for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 (thanks, Gematsu). If we hear anything about a local physical release, we'll let ...
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese art historian Shuji Takashina, professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo and former director of the National Museum of Western Art, died of heart failure Oct. 17 at his ...
Some art museums overawe with the sweep of their collections. Others thrill with a few perfectly placed masterworks. The best of them embody their cities’ ambitions and fulfill an ideal ...