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Gain insight into the history of Japanese sweets and confectionery: https://t.co/iiErXcxwxy #ndldigital
Maruyama Okyo (1733–1795) founded a school of painting that used realistic perspective and continued to influence painters for many generations. #ndldigital https://t.co/ubBEfvt8dd
Tsubaki Chinzan (1801-1854), literati painter of the late Edo period, was good at #kachoga (#FlowerandBird paintings). #ndldigital https://t.co/HBb8T9TcC0
The Undying Swan—Anna Pavlova’s performances were very influential to many people in Japan. Find writings by celebrities on this topic in this article. https://t.co/IfttXRgHjJ
The current building of the parliament was completed on Nov. 7, 1936. In the 80 years since then, the Imperial Diet became the National Diet, and the House of Peers the House of Councillors, but they continue to fulfill the same role.
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Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800) pursued realistic, true-to-life sketching. In his #kachoga (#FlowerandBird paintings) he often drew chickens. #ndldigital https://t.co/qxawhGNeJY
Are you interested in #JapaneseCastle? Here are maps of castles collected during the mid to late Edo period. https://t.co/z1E7hqbVgz
Takinogawa has been famous for its scenic beauty since the Edo period and has been depicted in many #ukiyoe. In this ukiyo-e from the Meiji era, you can enjoy the autumn leaves reflected in the valley with Yae, a geisha from Nihonbashi. #ndldigital https://t.co/XljYFV5u3i
Harimaze zue is a style of ukiyoe which contains several paintings in one sheet. In this harimaze zue #UtagawaHiroshige (1797-1858) depicts famous specialties and stories in 8 regions of Japan. #ndldigital https://t.co/scja9zx8op
Because of their auspicious stories with happy endings, Bunsho-zoshi Nara e-hon were often produced for inclusion in a bride’s dowry or to be the first book read at New Year’s.
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