The Geisha of Kanazawa

15.02.2023

The Geisha of Kanazawa

Art & Culture

Although Kanazawa's mysterious "Women of Art" share their titles with Kyoto's—geisha are called geiko here and throughout West Japan—they are considerably shyer with their presence. However, that doesn't mean that geiko in full makeup and …

The Kimono Silk of Kanazawa: Kaga-Yuzen

24.06.2021

Art & Culture

A real kimono is a wearable work of art, but not all kimono are the same! The kimono crafted in Kan…

The Voice of Japanese Zen: D.T. Suzuki

30.05.2021

Art & Culture

Japanese Zen was once believed only to be understood in Japanese. Daisetz Suzuki broke all molds, b…

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02.04.2021

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Art & Culture