Japan, located off the East coast of Asia, is an archipelago nation comprised of four main islands and over 3500 smaller islands. Since 66% of the terrains are covered with forest, Japanese had to turn to the sea for their livelihood. This made them to develop fishing and trades between other countries.
katana and wakizashi
Katana and wakizashi are two of the main swords used for samurai. Katana, made with only jewel steel(tamahagane) and lacquered wood, is a primary weapon. Wakizashi is made with the same method but it's used as a backup weapon in case a katana breaks.
Portrait of the first shogun of the edo shogunate
Portraits were made in ancient Japan for a variety of reasons. They served as historical records, honored ancestors, showcased social status, and celebrated beauty and significant occasions. These purposes highlight the portraits' importance and multifaceted nature in capturing and representing various aspects of Japanese society and culture.
traditional clothing(kimono)
Japanese clothing(Kimono) was developed during the Heian period and fully developed by the end of the Edo period. A kimono means something to wear. They are usually made with silk with some traditional fabrics of bingata(kimono pattern) and bashofu(pants used for the clothing).
Fuedal System
Mr and Mrs Andrews is an oil on canvas portrait of about 1750 by Thomas Gainsborough, now in the National Gallery, London. [more]
Samurai's Armor
Flatford Mill (Scene on a Navigable River) is an oil painting by English artist John Constable, painted in 1816. It is Constable's largest exhibition canvas to be painted mainly outdoors, the first of his large "six-foot" paintings [more]
Ancient Japanese Pottery
The Fighting Temeraire tugged to her last berth to be broken up, 1838 is an oil painting by the English artist J. M. W. Turner. HMS Temeraire was one of the last second-rate ships of the line to have played a distinguished role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. [more]
Samurai
Washoku, also known as Japanese cuisine, is a dietary culture that encompasses a set of skills, knowledge, practices, and traditions related to the production, processing, and consumption of food. It is characterized by its emphasis on balance and harmony in flavors, colors, and textures, as well as its use of fresh and local ingredients.
Japanese traditional food
Washoku, also known as Japanese cuisine, is a traditional dietary culture that encompasses a set of skills, knowledge, practices, and traditions related to the production, processing, preparation, and consumption of food in Japan. It is characterized by its emphasis on balance and harmony in flavors, colors, and textures, as well as its use of fresh and local ingredients.
Bagaku
Bagaku is a traditional Japanese court dance with Gagaku music. It features stylized choreography, detailed costumes, and has been passed down through generations under the patronage of the Imperial Family. Efforts have been made to make Bagaku more accessible, and it is recognized as an important cultural heritage.
