Japan
Kawasaki: The History of its Art
At first glance, Kawasaki may appear to the outsider as merely a gray corridor between Tokyo and Yokohama—a place of warehouses,…
Nagoya: The History of its Art
The founding of Nagoya as a political and cultural hub in the early 17th century was not just a matter of…
Osaka: The History of its Art
The story of Osaka’s art begins long before the city bore that name, in a landscape of tidal flats, river mouths,…
Hashima Island: Japan’s Ghost Island in Art
In the postwar decades, Hashima Island—known in Japan as Gunkanjima or “Battleship Island”—caught the attention of local painters drawn to its…
Kyoto: The History of its Art
For more than a thousand years, Kyoto has been the sacred wellspring of Japanese art and aesthetics. Nestled in a valley…
Haunting Beauty: Art & Abandoned Amusement Parks
Abandoned amusement parks are unique spaces where the vibrancy of the past collides with the haunting silence of the present. These…
The Stunning Visuals of Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (2001) is widely recognized as a triumph of animation, blending artistic mastery with a deeply engaging story.…
Biography: Edward Atkinson Hornel
Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933) was a Scottish painter, known for his distinctive style that combines elements of naturalism with a decorative…
Hiroshima: The History of its Art
The roots of Hiroshima’s artistic identity run deep into the soils of the Chūgoku region, long before the city itself took…
Gifu: Top 10 Destinations
Japan, a country adorned with a tapestry of cultural wonders and natural beauty, conceals treasures in every corner. Nestled in the…
Tokyo: The History of its Art
The story of Tokyo’s art begins in the marshes and riverbanks of a provincial backwater—a settlement known simply as Edo, long…
