NationalDietLibraryさんのイラストまとめ

Browsing library materials—A look at documents from medieval Japan, Part 5 "Since I have eye trouble”—Medieval etiquette when using carved seals: https://t.co/tBEHVva3R6

The months of the year are hidden in the picture. Can you find them? The answer is here: https://t.co/jrQl3j9ck0 #ndldigital

Reading a document issued by the Kamakura Shogunate in the 14th century: https://t.co/hESsaFmmed #ndldigital

The history of Japanese confectionery illustrates Japan's interaction with other countries: https://t.co/V15d5ZDFDl #ndldigital

An notable work of nishiki-e by Utagawa Toyokuni III, in which the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods) are building a large structure in the shape of the Chinese character 壽, which stands for felicitations: #ndldigital https://t.co/NFZwPzVcbD

Drop curtains of kabuki theaters functioned as advertisements for companies in the Meiji era https://t.co/FFy73d6d4v #ndldigital

Namazu-e in the Edo period, depicting Ebisu and explaining how catfish cause earthquakes https://t.co/b8sqh3fRkr #ndldigital

This article features books that shed light on the close relationship between dogs and humans, including the story of Hachi, Japan's most famous dog, who remained dedicated to his beloved master even after the man had died. #ndldigital https://t.co/9x7wUJCqjF

This letter from Takeda Shingen ends with a somewhat odd phrase: "Since I have eye trouble…" Let's see why he had to make this kind of excuse: https://t.co/tBEHVva3R6

Lady in kimono in front of Mt. Fuji - this typical Japanese image was exported through books: https://t.co/lNkMVg7Eu1