Akira Yoshizawa was a pioneer in the world of origami. His passion for this art, his technical innovations and his vision of origami as an art in itself have left a lasting mark in this community. His contribution to origami is still celebrated and appreciated today, more than 15 years after his death.
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Tarō Okamoto (岡本 太郎, Okamoto Tarō) was a Japanese painter, sculptor and multidisciplinary artist, famous for his colourful and bold works. Born in 1911 in Kawasaki, Japan, Okamoto began painting at an early age and quickly developed a unique style that reflected his interests in modern Western art and Japanese artistic traditions. Okamoto studied art
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The origins of Japanese beer date back to the Edo period when the Dutch opened bars for sailors working on the trade route between Japan and the Dutch Empire and it was not until the late 19th century, during trade with Germany and the USA, that industrial breweries were established. Japanese beers have a rich
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Hideyo Noguchi (野口 英世) was a Japanese physician and scientist born November 9, 1876. Noguchi is known for his contributions to syphilis research and also worked on yellow fever. Noguchi began his medical career in Japan, but soon joined the Rockefeller Institute for Tropical Medicine in New York in 1914. At that time, his work
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The Tamagotchi (たまごっち), a toy that became cult in the 90s, is back in the spotlight in this year 2020. This small egg-shaped object is an animal life simulator, which has conquered the youth of Generation Y. Tamagotchi was created in 1996 by Akihiro Yokoi of WiZ and Aki Maita of Bandai. According to Bandai,
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The Tokyo Stock Exchange The Tokyo Stock Exchange is one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is considered one of the most important financial centers in Asia. It was founded in 1878 and is now managed by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Ltd. The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s activities include trading in securities such
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The origin Japanese lone superhero series originated at a time when children were beginning to show interest in masked heroes. Japanese producers seized the opportunity to create superhero stories that quickly gained popularity with the public. The origin of these series was heavily influenced by American comic books and science fiction movies and by the
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History and Origin Raku (楽焼, raku-yaki) is a traditional Japanese ceramic glazing technique developed in the Edo period (1600-1868). The word raku comes from an ideogram engraved on a gold seal that was given in 1598 by Taiko, a master server of the tea ceremony, to Chōjiro, a Japanese potter and founder of the raku-yaki
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The Nara period is an important chapter in Japanese history, which took place between 710 and 794. It was a period of great political stability and cultural development, which saw the birth of a more organized society and the formation of a single national identity. At the beginning of the Nara period, Japan was still
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Geta are traditional Japanese sandals that date back to the Edo period (1603-1868). They consist of a wooden platform and two straps that are attached to the toe and ankle. Geta are often associated with Japanese culture and are worn for various occasions including parties, weddings and festivals. Geta are considered a symbol of Japanese
