Sumo, which appears in Japanese mythology and ancient records both as a sacred ritual and a competition, became a popular form of entertainment for commoners during the...

Kachōga is a genre of painting that depicts flowers, birds, and other aspects of nature. It often focuses on wildflowers, flying birds, and small animals, all of which represent the natural...

When we speak of “Genji-e”, we refer to paintings based on The Tale of Genji, a work of literature that is exceptionally well known in Japan. In this article...

During the Edo period, ukiyo-e prints typically depicted the daily lives and customs of common people, as well as kabuki actors and courtesans. Kaika-e, however, are ukiyo-e...