Putting oneself through physical and/or mental hardship as a way of achieving spiritual growth has long been connected with Buddhism in Japan. That was why, when I arrived at the National Museum in Ueno on a sweltering spring morning, I did not find it inappropriate to have to wait outside in the sun for 90 minutes to [...]
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A little time spent by the shores of Lake Kasumigaura this past summer, affected British born artist-musician Thomas Mayers in a BIG way. In fact, the experience of that day (August 5th to be exact), and the feelings and thoughts it evoked, led to a veritable creative explosion, the fruits of which- 44 new paintings, will [...]
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A visit to The Tsukuba Museum Of Art is almost always a stimulating and worthwhile experience. Whether for a show of one of the surprisingly impressive local art circles (which could be of painting, sculpture, calligraphy, photography, crafts etc.), student exhibitions (either university or high school) or to see the works of famous or not- so- famous professionals, [...]
This is one of the annual events in Tokyo to promote Kasama and Kasama Ware.
Annual Azabu Juban Open Air Ceramic Exhibition
Dates: March 18 (Wed) to 24 (Tue), weather permitting.
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: Patio Juban
“We would like to introduce to you the City of Kasama. It is one of the historical ceramics towns nearest from [...]
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The 6th Michi no Ichi
(Bentencho Handmade Fair)
115 professional and amateur artists and businesses from various parts of Japan will participate in this event.
June 7 (Sat) from 10AM to 5PM
Events:
11:00 – Belly dance performance
13:00 – Bali dance performance, Istana Langit
14:00 – Belly dance performance
Other times: Amateur musician/band will be performing on the stage and street.
June [...]
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