Shoni hitsuyo sodategusa is a famous parenting book from the Edo period. Do you know why it is titled Sodategusa, which means “nursing plant?”
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The National Diet Library owns scrapbooks created during the Edo period of title slips of Kusazoshi. They are important clues for finding publication information and the illustrations are fun to look at. #JapaneseStudies #ndldigital https://t.co/DD6fVjBZBQ https://t.co/jjNFfJOuvE
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
Look at ukiyoe of both banks of the #SumidaRiver by Katsushika Hokusai. Hokusai depicted various points from the river mouth to upper stream in different seasons. Published around 1804. 3 volumes. https://t.co/ThT2pgLohe https://t.co/5IIqpqpcuj
This artwork by Kobayashi Kiyochika depicts Shinkyo, the "sacred bridge," in deep snow. It serves as a gateway to the historical landmarks that comprise the Shrines and Temples of Nikko World Heritage Site. #ndldigital https://t.co/SCQAQQcReT https://t.co/KZIjjTNBA3
This book from the Edo period includes illustrations of men and women in colorful costumes. But when you turn the page, you'll find that they are actually kitsune (foxes) and tanuki (raccoon dogs) disguised as humans. #ndldigital https://t.co/moOQ4pNrLi https://t.co/S569FHmhs3
In Japan, from ancient times, collecting beautiful shells and decorating them with poems has been an elegant pastime. This is a beautiful work featuring shells with art and poems by Kitagawa Utamaro. #ndldigital
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What did people in the Imperial court wear in old times? Take a look at their beautiful outfits at #ndldigital. https://t.co/csKpzT6f2A https://t.co/JTTJV1CM25
Tagonoura Coast in Shizuoka Prefecture is well known for its stunning view of Mt. Fuji. This piece by Kobayashi Kiyochika is from Nihon meisho zue, a collection of woodblock prints of scenic landscapes fromm throughout Japan. https://t.co/SCQAQPUI0L https://t.co/Mf2YHut27o