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Read this article about Nezumikozo, who was a master thief during the 19th century. His exploits have been celebrated in kabuki plays, storytelling, and nishiki-e, resulting in a popular image as a Robin–Hood-esque character.
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2022-03-25

Reading a document issued by the Kamakura Shogunate in the 14th century: https://t.co/Ro8uiErg1y

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2022-03-22

is the art of which evolved in Japan, in which flowers and plants are arranged in a proper balance. People appreciate the beauty of their appearance and preciousness of life. Some examples from the Edo period at https://t.co/mjWbsRP3FJ

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2022-03-17

Expressing romance in words―the world of love letters
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2022-03-14

Some designs of the Taisho period, published in 1920. https://t.co/vnM6LvpUTn

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2022-02-28

Drawings of foreign being imported to Nagasaki. The 8th Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune imported Western horses via Dutch ships several times. https://t.co/FPRvCdRwyf

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2022-02-24

Ito Jakuchu was an Edo-period artist whose works remain popular today. Many of his works are available in the NDL Collections. https://t.co/C2VsBuYpjy

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2022-02-21

A series of woodblock prints illustrating the manufacturing process of products from various parts of Japan, compiled on the occasion of the World Exposition in Vienna in 1873. This picture is about cultivation. https://t.co/e5D5bRYKwV

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2022-02-16

Victims of the Ansei earthquake take revenge on a catfish, from Ansei Daijishin-e: https://t.co/rddZVaMlcw

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2022-02-14

Tofu, edamame, soy sauce - these Japanese favorites are all made from the same plant! https://t.co/9Ic4UJF0we

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2022-02-10

A picture book by artist KITAO Masayoshi, which featured combinations of imported birds and Japanese flowers and trees. He made extensive use of techniques such as tonal shading and wiping to blur the background. https://t.co/MKutENZJgG

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2022-02-04

Learn about the Shichifukujin (seven lucky gods), which was widely worshiped by ordinary people in the Edo period and beyond! https://t.co/FFsGwX0oWS

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2022-02-03

This ukiyo-e depicts the Bikuni bridge near present-day Yurakucho station. A baked sweet potato shop is on the right. https://t.co/tDq0FWEHHf

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2022-02-01

You can enjoy at home! This picture scroll introduces rare birds brought from overseas during the Edo period. Find more at . https://t.co/iEqBhlxuaO

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2022-01-28

You can listen to koto performances via the NDL's Historical Recordings Collection. https://t.co/jaMKo5Aoby

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2022-01-27

Beware of fire! While , one of the last artists, was out sketching the great fire of Ryogoku on 26 January in 1881, his home burned down. https://t.co/Rx8JTJsN3x

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2022-01-26

A picture scroll depicting various wandering around at night (copied in the mid-Edo period). Enjoy their unique appearance. https://t.co/D8DALLrdrn

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2022-01-21

The lives of writers were made into a (Japanese board game) by Okamoto Ippei, a famous manga artist. The goal is having their works published as complete works. Published in 1930. https://t.co/oLszS4EfkZ

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2022-01-18

Explore records of earthquake disasters in the NDL Digital Collections https://t.co/PJFRp8Jrnw

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2022-01-17

Ogata Gekko (1859-1920) depicted beautiful women at famous places. This one features Sumidagawa Hyakkaen (100 Flower Garden). https://t.co/jnTJIRMctS

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2022-01-17