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Month: November 2017

All things apple are in Aomori

November 27, 2017July 5, 20201 Comment

More than half of the apples produced in Japan are grown in Aomori Prefecture at the top of Honshu, the largest island in the Japanese archipelago.  That's nearly 450,000 tons of fruit coming from Aomori alone. Aomori's northern climate is particularly conducive to apple production, a fact recognized by the American missionaries who first introduced … Continue reading All things apple are in Aomori

Netsuke: Accoutrements that have become Art

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017Leave a comment

This article introduces netsuke, a decorative accessory for traditional Japanese garments that serves a very practical purpose.  These little toggles have evolved into intricate art forms crafted from various materials.  (Archived article - Originally published by Japan Today.)

Yanaka Cemetery – seasonal serenity

November 23, 2017February 14, 20182 Comments

I remember well the first time I visited Yanaka Cemetery. It was 25 years ago and I was in Tokyo on a business trip, planning to stay over for the weekend to catch up with my graduate school roommate who was then living in Yanaka.  Following her instructions, I got off the train at Nippori … Continue reading Yanaka Cemetery – seasonal serenity

Decoration and Art Deco

November 17, 2017October 7, 2018Leave a comment

Tokyo has a few interesting older homes that are open to the public and many, many art museums.  My favorite place that ticks both boxes is the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, colloquially known as Prince Asaka's palace, and I've written about it before. As a museum, Prince Asaka's palace sometimes closes while new exhibits … Continue reading Decoration and Art Deco

A Dyeing Art: Kyoto-style Shibori

November 5, 2017January 31, 20185 Comments

My love of kimono is really a love of the amazing fabrics used to create the garments. Traditionally silk (though inexpensive polyester versions are also available these days), the patterns on the cloth are sometimes woven in, sometimes stamped or hand painted on, sometimes embroidered, and sometimes dyed.  Some very complex designs are a combination … Continue reading A Dyeing Art: Kyoto-style Shibori

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