Tag Archives: Japanese artists

Appearing on NHK World’s ‘Tokyo Eye’

Posted on 2013/04/17 by nihonbi

This past month I had a chance to collaborate with NHK World on one of their excellent English-language programs. ‘Tokyo Eye’ features the latest trends, events and hidden attractions in and around Tokyo. Having conducted my own tours of Kichijoji … Continue reading →

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Why Ikebana? Reflections on my adventures with flowers

Posted on 2012/10/23 by nihonbi

Ikebana has existed as a uniquely Japanese art form for approximately 600 years. The earliest known text, Sendensho, is a compilation of Ikebana forms and practices covering the years from 1443 to 1536. For someone from a culture as new … Continue reading →

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Enter the year of the dragon: an encounter with Shoko Kanazawa

Posted on 2012/02/02 by nihonbi

Shodo 書道, ‘the way of calligraphy’, can trace its origins to the very earliest days of Chinese culture, and like so many other ‘dou’ 道- traditional Japanese arts, has found expression over the centuries in the unique space where Japanese culture … Continue reading →

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