In Edo (old Tokyo), there was a distinctive tradition of naming trees based on their age or unique shapes. Pine trees, known for their...

Creativity, at its core, is about sharing one's vision with the world. When a maker creates, they share their emotions, whether it's joy...

I've spoken before about Ogata Korin, the use of gold leaf and the Rinpa school in an earlier blog. On 23 December 2023 in Kyoto however,...