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Woodblock Printing: Ukiyo-e

You have no doubt seen some of these pieces of art, but maybe were not sure exactly what they were. These are traditional “ukiyo-e”, or woodblock prints. The wood shapes are carved in intricate detail from the initial drawings of the artist. Then the woodblock touches dark ink and is applied to paper, usually a […]

Kintsugi: The Art of the Imperfect

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The art of rejoining is something that is very unique in Japan. A celebration of putting back together something that was broken, done here in ceramics, is a very interesting metaphor for living. Choosing how to visit Japan is an important thing to consider. Many people can easily arrive in Tokyo and wander around the

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