Shrines in Japan deify various Shinto gods. Because Shinto have Yaoyorozu-no Kami(八百万の神, eight million gods) which means myriad gods. In other words, it is polytheism. Not only the gods from the myth, such as Kojiki(古事記), but also the nature and personal belongings. Originally, the religion started from the nature worship in ancient time. People […]
Introduction of Shinto shrine (jinja) in Japan Read More »
What is a “ukiyo-e”? An introduction to Japanese woodblock printing Ukiyo-e (pronounciation:uː.ˈki.oʊ.ˌeɪ, uːˌkiːjəʊˈeɪ. 浮世絵 in kanji) is essential field in Japanese art . The art never developed without the common people of the Edo Period. Sponsored Links It is said that the beginning of the ukiyo-e, the Japanese art of woodblock printings, is the pictures of Kyoto
Learn about ukiyo-e woodblock! Definition, history, famous artists and prints Read More »
Japanese yunomi style tea cup of Arita (Imari)-yaki ceramic on Amazon <p style=”text-align: center;”><a title=”Sencha Tea Cup utw448-1-694 [3.8 x 3.4 inch 5.1floz] Japanece ceramic Imari Aya Kon pumping tableware” href=”https://www.amazon.com/utw448-1-694-5-1floz-Japanece-ceramic-tableware/dp/B00T8RPIIK?SubscriptionId=AKIAJRKC6WE3NL42JJSQ&tag=hachihachi-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00T8RPIIK” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”><img src=”https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41KYCEtjCFL.jpg” alt=”Sencha Tea Cup utw448-1-694 [3.8 x 3.4 inch 5.1floz] Japanece ceramic Imari Aya Kon pumping tableware” width=”500″ height=”500″ /></a></p> Imari-yaki
Imari ware (Arita ware) for classic Japanese style tea cups Read More »
