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British Museum's 'Samurai' Show Reveals the Untold Story of Women Warriors

The show, simply titled " Samurai," dives into the myth of the samurai and how it came to be, to teach viewers how this fierce warrior class emerged during the early medieval period in the 1100s and evolved over the next few centuries to become an elite class of bureaucrats. The exhibition also examines portrayals of samurai in modern-day popular culture, and how that compares to reality. Yes, the samurai started out as fierce fighters, but their identity is much more complex than that.

Arts

Renovation

fromArchDaily

7 months ago

"Artisans of the Reiwa Era" Documentary Showcases Traditional Japanese Wood Construction and Craftsmanship

Rinshunkaku Temple represents early Edo-period architecture and is notable for its restoration that preserves traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Fashion & style

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

Embroidered silks to Adidas collabs: the evolution of the kimono in pictures

The term 'kimono' was historically generic for clothing, with a rich vocabulary for specific styles.

Kimonos reflect class differences in Japan's history, from aristocratic elegance to laborers' practical garments.

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9 months ago

Vibrant Woodblock Prints Traverse a Bygone Japan in 'Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road'

As Japan confronted the encroaching outside world, Hiroshige's calm artistic vision connected withâand reassuredâpeople at every level of society.