Japan: Art & Culture

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Japanese Ama are famous for pearl diving, but originally they dove for food like seaweed, shellfish, lobsters, octopus, and sea urchins..they use no diving gear..only their own lungpower Japanese History, Japanese Culture, Japanese Mom, Sea Diving, Diving Gear, Cave Diving, Southern Islands, Japanese Pearls, Tokyo
Japanese Ama are famous for pearl diving, but originally they dove for food like seaweed, shellfish, lobsters, octopus, and sea urchins..they use no diving gear..only their own lungpower
The Kasedori dance is a fire prevention ceremony held in Kaminoyam, Japan.  Men in costumes dance, singing "kasedori, kadesori" and townfolks pour water over them to symbolize extinguishing flames.  (explanation by hiatus) Japanese Art, Japanese Monk, Japanese Farmer, Traditional Japanese, Fabrice Hyber, Japanese Festival, Pagan Rituals, Sapporo
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The Kasedori dance is a fire prevention ceremony held in Kaminoyam, Japan. Men in costumes dance, singing "kasedori, kadesori" and townfolks pour water over them to symbolize extinguishing flames. (explanation by hiatus)
Shirasaginomai Asakusa via Tokyobling's Blog. Twice a year at Asakusa’s famous Sensoji temple an old ceremony of dancers dressed as white egrets or herons take place, once in April and once in November. The ceremony is called Shirasaginomai (白鷺の舞) Charles Freger, White Egret, World Party, We Are The World, Puppetry
Shirasaginomai – White Egret Dance
Shirasaginomai Asakusa via Tokyobling's Blog. Twice a year at Asakusa’s famous Sensoji temple an old ceremony of dancers dressed as white egrets or herons take place, once in April and once in November. The ceremony is called Shirasaginomai (白鷺の舞)
Agyō, one of the two Niō guardians at the Nandai-mon in front of the Todai ji in Nara. These are some of the finest wooden sculptures in Japan from the 13th century carved by Unkei in 1203. Nara Period, Kamakura Period, Buddhist Art, Guardian, Wikipedia, Painting, Wooden Sculptures, Hotels, Culture
Agyō, one of the two Niō guardians at the Nandai-mon in front of the Todai ji in Nara. These are some of the finest wooden sculptures in Japan from the 13th century carved by Unkei in 1203.
sumo  My brother and I were fascinated by the Sumo wrestlers when we lived in Okinawa in the early 60's!  It was an amazing 3 years in an awesome culture.  We learned so much.  Thank you Keiko and your amazing family! Poses, All About Japan, Sumo Wrestler, Thinking Day, Visit Japan
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sumo My brother and I were fascinated by the Sumo wrestlers when we lived in Okinawa in the early 60's! It was an amazing 3 years in an awesome culture. We learned so much. Thank you Keiko and your amazing family!
Paysan tatoué - Kusakabe Kimbei Samurai Photography, Art Photography, Photos Du, Rare Photos, Vintage Photos, Rare Pictures, Vintage Photographs
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Paysan tatoué - Kusakabe Kimbei
Monkey and Crab. Japanese, Edo period, 1600–1868 Keisai Eisen, 1790–1848. Crab Painting, Sea Creatures Art, Crab Art, Japanese Art Prints, Chinese Landscape, Japanese Flowers, Sumi E, Creature Art
Monkey and Crab. Japanese, Edo period, 1600–1868 Keisai Eisen, 1790–1848.
Eisho Narazaki Woodblock Print - Asakusa Japanese Artwork, Illustration Art, Japanese Modern, Vintage Japanese
Eisho Narazaki Woodblock Print - Asakusa
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725–1770). A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, Edo period (1615–1868). Japan. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Henry L. Phillips Collection, Bequest of Henry L. Phillips, 1939 (JP2779) | A beautiful woman holding a broom looks back at baskets full of love letters borne by an ox. Poster Art
Suzuki Harunobu | A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters | Japan | Edo period (1615–1868) | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725–1770). A Woman Sweeping up Her Love Letters, Edo period (1615–1868). Japan. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Henry L. Phillips Collection, Bequest of Henry L. Phillips, 1939 (JP2779) | A beautiful woman holding a broom looks back at baskets full of love letters borne by an ox.
Shinbashi 1902 a tenugui (cotton towel) as a head covering is called “fukinagashi” (streamer), it is draped over the head hiding one cheek, the lower edge loosely held with the mouth. In plays it represents a courtesan or lady of pleasure, but it can also indicate a rural beauty. Japanese Beauty, Old Pictures, Old Photos, Japanese Photography, Old Photography, Portrait Pictures
Botan of Shinbashi 1902
Shinbashi 1902 a tenugui (cotton towel) as a head covering is called “fukinagashi” (streamer), it is draped over the head hiding one cheek, the lower edge loosely held with the mouth. In plays it represents a courtesan or lady of pleasure, but it can also indicate a rural beauty.
Hokusai manga Printing Press, Sell Handmade, American Art, Vintage World Maps, Original Paintings, Art Gallery, Humanoid Sketch, Manga
Hokusai manga : Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Hokusai manga
wander | japan pt. 2 : kiso valley Japanese Shop, Japanese House, Japanese Ramen, Aesthetic Japan, Japanese Aesthetic, Japan Store, Japan Japan, Local Milk
wander | japan pt. 2 : kiso valley (Local Milk)
wander | japan pt. 2 : kiso valley
Antique blue-and-white kyo-yaki katakuchi (single mouth) vessel with skillfully painted hagi (bush clover) motif. Ceramic Bowls, Ceramic Pottery, Ceramic Art, Slab Pottery, Thrown Pottery, Japanese Ceramics, Japanese Pottery, Kintsugi, Handmade Pottery
RHUBARB IN THE GARDEN
Antique blue-and-white kyo-yaki katakuchi (single mouth) vessel with skillfully painted hagi (bush clover) motif.