February 2023

Todai-ji, the largest wooden structure in the world.

Todai-ji, the largest temple in Japan.

Todai-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Nara, Japan. It is one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan, renowned for its great Buddha and its important place in Japanese history and culture. The origin of Todai-ji dates back to the 8th century, when Emperor Shomu decided to build a large Buddhist temple […]

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portrait of Japanese warrior leader Tokugawa Ieyasu

THE EDO PERIOD: The Tokugawa Shogunate 1603-1867

After the battle of Sekigahara (1600 ), Tokugawa Ieyasu who succeeded Hideyoshi took the old title of Shogun, after having defeated his last opponents. He will then establish the longest of the dynasties which will reign without sharing during almost three centuries of internal peace. In order to make a break with the other dynasties,

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WABI SABI, l’asymétrie, l’aspérité, la simplicité…

WABI SABI, asymmetry, roughness, simplicity

WABI SABI is a concept inspired by Japanese aesthetics, which has spread throughout the world. It is an art of living that consists of finding beauty in imperfection, the old and the unfinished. Asymmetry, asperity and simplicity are fundamental characteristics of this style. The aesthetics of WABI SABI WABI SABI is an aesthetic principle originating

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Japanese ukiyo-e prints Kikugawa Eizan

Exploring Ukiyo-e: Popular Japanese Printmaking

Ukiyo-e is a very popular form of Japanese printmaking, which has influenced many artists around the world. It is characterized by its genre scenes and beautiful landscapes. Let’s find out in detail what Japanese Ukiyo-e printmaking is and what it owes its popularity to. What is Japanese Ukiyo-e printmaking Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese printmaking

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