Buddhist Monk Craftsmen / In Service of the Temple
Monks not only preside over the important events in a person's life but work to support the temple for which they are associated. Since the earliest times of Buddhism, the Buddhist monk has played...
Japanese Traditional Metalwork / Artisans & Craftsmanship
Specialist craftsmen of Japan started to create their own appreciation of materials and objects, honing and perfecting the already traditions of Folk Art which were started by common people in the...
Japanese Tree Root and Bamboo Carving / Flower, Ikebana, Aesthetic Sculpture Tree
Tree Root and Bamboo carving is a traditional art in Japan, and has a long history among the Folk Art carvers and practitioners specifically focused on supporting Ikebana, displays of precious art...
The Japanese Farm Family / Mother, Oshin & Child
How parents raise their children is one of the main ways that culture and tradition are conveyed from generation to generation. When we generalize and say that the Japanese act a particular way, w...
Japanese Folk Arts, Symbolism, and Society
Japanese society, and particularly women and the older population, has been represented in sculpture throughout Japanese history. Depiction of religious traditions and attitudes about all age leve...
O-Choko / Overview of Traditional Sake Vessels
Overview of Sake Sake is a traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Sake is a traditional alcoholic beverage in Japan. Sake is a staple food in Japan and an integral part of the J...