Japanese Folklore and Art: Samurai Tadamori and Taira Clan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japanese art and folklore depicts Taira no Tadamori (1096-1153) most favorably because this notable samurai feared nothing in this world. Likewise, within the rich world of Japanese folklore and spirituality Tadamori also didn’t fear the unseen world of dark mysteries.…
Japanese Art and Utamaro Kitagawa: Beautiful Ladies and Impressionism Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Utamaro Kitagawa is internationally famous because of his stunning art and this notably applies to the art of beautiful women (bijin-ga). Despite this, the life of Utamaro is shrouded in mystery because many areas remain foggy. Therefore, it is the…
Tokyo and Osaka Fashion Vibes: The Trends of Gyaru, Pa Gal and Gal Mama Kanako Itamae and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times Gyaru is a subculture based on a girly-glam image which became extremely popular in the 1990s in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. This style in turn influenced many regional prefectures in surrounding…
Wakayama Tourism and Kukai: Koyasan, the Richness of Buddhism and Old Japan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Kansai region is extremely diverse because you have countless places to visit and enjoy the uniqueness of Japan in this amazing prefecture. Therefore, it is nigh impossible to pick one special gem because you have so…
Pierre Bonnard and Japanese Art: Le Nabi Tres Japonard Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The artistic genius of Pierre Bonnard was far from the mind of his father because he had hoped that his son would become a barrister. At the same time, the sweeping political changes in Japan meant that artistic fusions and…
Samurai Taira no Tadamori: Art and Folklore in Japan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japanese art and folklore depicts Taira no Tadamori (1096-1153) most favorably because this notable samurai feared nothing in this world. Likewise, within the rich world of Japanese folklore and spirituality Tadamori also didn’t fear the unseen world of dark mysteries.…
Utamaro Kitagawa and Art of Japan: The Beauty of Women Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The exact date of the birth of Utamaro Kitagawa and strong details about his parents remain shrouded in mystery. It is known that this striking ukiyo-e artist was born in the middle of the eighteenth century and that he…
Tentative Steps in the Pipeline between China and Japan: Territorial Dispute, or not? Kanako Itamae and Jay Doggett Modern Tokyo Times It is firmly believed that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Xi Jinping of China will meet next week. According to various sources this will take place during the summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic…
Tokyo Fashion and Lifestyle: Vibrant Ebisu and Daikanyama Kanako Itamae and Sarah Deschamps Modern Tokyo Times Daikanyama and Ebisu in Tokyo are notable for fashion and the lifestyle angle is richly appealing because despite being located in a notable part of this city, the refinement angle is a huge pulling power. Tokyo lifestyle in smaller…
Art of Japan and Pierre Bonnard: Thought Patterns of Bonnard Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Pierre Bonnard was born in 1867 in France which was one year before the Meiji Restoration in Japan. His father had hoped that Bonnard would become a barrister but clearly Bonnard was destined for the art world. In the…
Tokyo Fashion and lifestyle in Daikanyama and Ebisu Kanako Itamae and Sarah Deschamps Modern Tokyo Times Daikanyama and Ebisu in Tokyo are notable for fashion and the lifestyle angle is richly appealing because despite being located in a notable part of this city, the refinement angle is a huge pulling power. Tokyo lifestyle in smaller…
Modern Tokyo News: Pola Museum of Art in beautiful Hakone is Highlighting the Importance of Amedeo Modigliani Sarah Deschamps and Tomoko Hara Modern Tokyo News The Pola Museum of Art (http://www.polamuseum.or.jp/english/index.php) in Hakone is situated in a very beautiful part of Japan because this area is famous for stunning nature. Therefore, many artists have flocked…
Ikuko Kawai is an internationally acclaimed violinist: elegant and caring Sarah Deschamps and Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo News Ikuko Kawai is an internationally acclaimed violinist who was born in Japan and she also does work to highlight poverty and other important global issues. While the main focus of her career is firmly based on the…
Modern Tokyo News: Akihabara, from Otaku to Maid Cafe and Electronic Goods Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo News Akihabara is a place which either suits you greatly or it isn’t your cup of tea and this is because of the nature of this part of Tokyo. In Omotesando and Ginza you have…
Tokyo Fashion News: Omotesando is Amazing for Fashion Michel Lebon and Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo News Tokyo fashion is extremely diverse because you have so many places to visit throughout this ultramodern city. Irrespective if you are a Tokyoite or visitor to Tokyo you can’t but help to notice the sophistication of fashion in this amazing city. …
Tokyo Hotels and Tourism: Hotel Chinzanso Sarah Deschamps and Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo News Hotel Chinzanso in the heart of a sublime part of Tokyo and blessed with one of the finest gardens in this amazing city. Also, within the adorable garden area you have so many amazing restaurants whereby you can taste traditional Japanese…
Tokyo Fashion News: Fred Perry and White Mountaineering Sarah Deschamps and Kanako Itamae Modern Tokyo Times The iconic Fred Perry is selling a collection of delightful polo shirts with four individual brands from Japan. These Japanese companies apply to The Dress & Co., 08sircus, Yuge and Muveil Work. Therefore, for the lovers of the iconic…
Japanese Art and Folklore: The Bravery of Samurai Taira no Tadamori Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japanese art and folklore depicts Taira no Tadamori (1096-1153) most favorably because this notable samurai feared nothing in this world. Likewise, within the rich world of Japanese folklore and spirituality Tadamori also didn’t fear the unseen world of…
Japan Luxury Market: Richemont and the Power of the Japanese Apple Pie Tomoko Hara and Michel Lebon Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese apple pie continues to attract the most refined luxury brands in the world because this market is extremely powerful in the land of the rising sun. Richemont is one of countless international brands…
