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Taisho Elegance: The Allure of Komura Settai and Yumeji Takehisa
Komura Settai, Illustration for the novel, Edo Yakusha by Kunieda Kanji On patterns, poetry, and the art of subtle emotion In a certain...
Jun 43 min read


Elephants in Korean Art and History: From Buncheong Ceramics to the Curious Tale of Joseon’s First Elephant
Elephants are not native to Korea, yet they have left an intriguing mark on its history and artistic traditions. From charming buncheong...
Feb 283 min read


A Sanctuary in Objects: My Japan
Shop front, Tokyo Many years ago, a friend asked me why I collect. Why was it important? At the time, I didn’t have a clear answer. But...
Feb 173 min read
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