Learn the meaning of traditional Japanese patterns, aka Wagara, and the inspiration behind each of these beautiful graphic motifs.
Japan
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On my travels I have taken every opportunity to poke around in the homes of, well anyone really, but in particular the homes of artists and other great creative minds. It’s fascinating…
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Ever dreamed of getting lost in a cherry blossom hanagasumi (that’s Japanese for “flower haze”)? Here isyour guide to the magic of cherry blossoms, including how to tell them apart from similar…
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Kawara, the traditional roof tiles of Japan, not only keep the rain out but they have personality, meaning and spiritual symbolism. You cannot travel to Japan without noticing the tidiness, attention to…
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With a leisurely 10 days to explore Tokyo, I covered a lot of ground and uncovered plenty of inspiration. I’ve written before about how impressed I was at the attention the Japanese give…
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It happened by accident that our visit to Meiji Jingu (shrine) coincided with the 163rd anniversary of Emperor Meiji’s birth and within the bounds of the Grand Autumn Festival that celebrates Emperor…
