Oborozuki Neko no Soshi is a checkered tale of a cat released in the Edo period. This is its preface. The headline is framed by drawings of a cat collar and an abalone shell. It depicts characters from The Tale of Genji, whose fates were changed by a cat. https://t.co/DGzt71Pz7A https://t.co/zwGCqMy7jg
Take a look at these nishiki-e illustrations from newspapers in the late 19th century, featuring bizarre stories cited from major newspapers. #ndldigital https://t.co/huQwo4E0k2 https://t.co/2H4M6O8ROd
#KawaseHasui (1883-1957), a landscape print artist, depicted Japanese nature in various seasons. #ndldigital https://t.co/k3uSYlV6ek https://t.co/wQ7t3ZBBwb
Japanese people love "hanami" (cherry blossom viewing), not only during the daytime but also at night. "View in Yoshiwara, cherry" by INOUE Tankei (1864-1889) depicted people enjoying hanami. Published in 1888. https://t.co/3kgePiTuUP https://t.co/n0EqmxplA0
#Omochae (toy pictures) are #ukiyoe prints designed for children to learn about daily life while playing. Here are some examples of toy pictures that depict collections of the same types of things. #ndldigital
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ITO Seiu (1880-1961) was a maverick in painting circles. His book, "Irohabiki Edo to Tokyo Fuzoku Yashi" (A History of Edo and Tokyo Manners), was recognized as being based on accurate historical investigation. NDL holds vol. 1, 3, and 4 of 6 vols. https://t.co/RSKEfPGO37 https://t.co/WgIJmI7apr
What kind of thoughts cross this Japanese girl’s mind before setting out on a journey to the United States? Read more.
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A picture book focused on #artisans by #TachibanaMinko depicts 28 artisans of the #Edo period, such as umbrella makers, carpenters, inkstone carvers, washi paper craftsmen, and more. #ndldigital https://t.co/Inzs0uLUsE https://t.co/GZWemYVsJq
This illustrated catalog of Japanese flora published in the Edo preriod includes over 2000 illustrations of flowers and plants. Lilies, surprisingly, are classified as vegetables. #ndldigital https://t.co/C2VsBuYpjy https://t.co/NqtCgIebmV
“53 stations on the Tokaido” (Edo-Kyoto highway in Edo-period Japan) by Katsushika Hokusai. Compared to Utagawa Hiroshige's work on the same theme, Hokusai focused more on people than landscapes. #ndlditital https://t.co/2Li5YlL8Ko https://t.co/qgKiEO97up
2023 is the year of the #Rabbit. This is an ukiyoe series by #UtagawaKuniyoshi associated with the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. #ndldigital
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Happy New Year! How did you spend the New Year holiday?
This picture depicts how people celebrated the new year in the Edo period, in which people wear gorgeous kimonos and dance in the room. This traditional art is called manzai. #ndldigital
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