The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...

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A new exhibition dedicated to Hiroshige at the British Museum introduces visitors to the full depth and complexity of his ...

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Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

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Italian artist Giuseppe Percivati, known professionally as Pepe Gaka, is finishing what will be southern Utah's tallest mural ...

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In the realm of painting, Watanabe Kazan (1793-1841), whose family was loyal to the daimyo Tahara, combined the traditional Japanese painting ... the most famous poet of the Edo era, were samurai.

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