Look at these #Kappa (water demon), which were believed to live in the Bungo domain (present-day Oita prefecture). This book introduces various products and manufacturing methods from all over Japan in the mid-Edo period. #Yokai #ndldigital https://t.co/prmohMrRpd https://t.co/Bin8LZxfWh
One of the sugoroku boards inspired by JIPPENSHA Ikku’s Tokaidochu hizakurige. Each square depicts a specific scene of the novel so you can follow its plot. #ndldigital https://t.co/XmWY4J2cTD https://t.co/VLSNyejuhK
The author of the Martin Hewitt detective series, Arthur Morrison has another aspect. Learn more about his passion and see the culmination of his research into Japanese painting. #ndldigital
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The first SAKATA Tojuro was a famous leading man during the Genroku period (1688 to 1704), who was particularly well known for his ability to play romantic scenes.
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So, how about you? Have you ever written a love letter? Read this article about expressing romance in words.
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#TaleofGenji consists of 54 cho (volumes). Ogata Gekko, an #ukiyoe artist active from the Meiji to Taisho periods, drew illustrations for each volume. Published 1892-1899. #ndlgitial https://t.co/so74AO2w0h https://t.co/SA37dKVhca
#HotSpring culture in Japan has a long history. Seven hot springs in #Hakone in particular have long been famous as a hot spring resort #ndldigital https://t.co/G5bQrRxjRx https://t.co/pE6Q8mUSCq
Ito Jakuchu was an Edo-period artist whose works remain popular today. Many of his works are available in the NDL Collections. #ndldigital https://t.co/C2VsBuGg5q https://t.co/hmdjYIgVj3
A century-year-old guidebook for dog lovers features topics such as: "How long before my dog is old enough to go to school?" See this and many other Japanese books about man's best friend! #ndldigital https://t.co/mE9cwYmbHf https://t.co/LTTA0iqt7o
Hikaru Genji is the main character of Genji monogatari, a full-length novel written by MURASAKI Shikibu in the early 11th century during the Heian period. He may be said to be the most famous fictional handsome man in Japan. #ndldigital
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Do you know what kind of games children enjoyed in the past? Find out in these pictures drawn by MIYAGAWA Shuntei, a #ukiyoe painter. #ndldigital https://t.co/O03oq4BpwP https://t.co/PxWeVPjMtJ
A sketch of an earless seal which strayed into paddy fields along the Japanese coast in 1833. A number of people gathered to see this curious animal. #ndldigital https://t.co/VGzZ9AOOh0 https://t.co/nMdtTTOYkC
What are these charming frogs? Minakata Kumagusu, a natural historian, sketched them in a letter to Shirai Mitsutaro. Read more about it here: https://t.co/A6E2XAELyq https://t.co/cjBrPExCXW
New Graphical Abstract now available online!
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Wu, Y.-J. et al., 2021: Precipitation processes of a thunderstorm occurred on 19 August 2014 in northern Taiwan documented by using a high resolution 4DVar data assimilation system.
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#Picturebook of #trains for children published in 1953. This is one of the first chromophotograph picture books in Japan and a valuable photograph material of that time. #ndldigital https://t.co/fftPN7bABi https://t.co/xCjz8V0L48
There were many #sugoroku (Japanese board games) created during the Edo period that featured social customs. Read this article: Sugoroku Board Games from the Edo Period (Part 3. Social Customs). #ndldigital
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Rescuing the cultural heritage damaged by the tsunami.
The NDL conducted conservation work on the Yoshida-ke monjo, a series of historical documents of Iwate prefecture damaged by the tsunami caused by the #GreatEastJapanEarthquake.
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There were many #sugoroku games created during the Edo period that featured well-known people. Read this article: Sugoroku Board Games from the Edo Period (Part 2. People) https://t.co/tmL8IKSonc
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Ito Jakuchu was an Edo-period artist whose works remain popular today. Many of his works are available in the NDL Collections. #ndldigital https://t.co/C2VsBuGg5q https://t.co/rSZuKLauje
#Wagashi, Japanese confectionery, is used as gifts for weddings, ceremonies, farewells or souvenirs. These were drawn to show sample designs to customers in the 1880s. #ndldigital https://t.co/Zj9hRo1PDZ https://t.co/uCSKjo6MbJ
Do you know what kind of games children enjoyed in the past? Find out in these pictures drawn by MIYAGAWA Shuntei, a #ukiyoe painter. #ndldigital https://t.co/O03oq4BpwP https://t.co/voLRGjfSS7
Among the paintings by #IchikawaDanjuro VIII (1823-1854), a #kabuki actor who is depicted in this #nishikie by #UtagawaToyokuni III: https://t.co/2ifeCSyI6a, you will find some cute animals painted with a light touch: https://t.co/H4X2xd78Nn #ndldigital https://t.co/OkPCXHzoAF