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Category: History
Matsuo Basho – The Traveling Poet
“An old pond A jumping frog: the sound of water” – Matsuo Basho (1644 – 1694) If you have delved even a little into Japanese poetry, it is very likely that you know this poem written by Matsuo Bashō 松尾芭蕉considered by many as ” The poet of Japan “ In his time, at the end… Read more
The History of the Ninja or Shinobi
The ninja warriors that we see in the movies and in comics, assassins of the shadows, dressed entirely in black, with almost magical techniques that allow them to hide and carry out missions unnoticed, can be very attractive to the general imagination. But the historical reality of the ninja was different. During Japan’s feudal era,… Read more
POST-DILUVIAN WORLD RENAISSANCE
In the previous video, mention was made of what we will present today in more detail regarding the enigmatic archaeological vestiges and the widely reiterated myths since ancient times and which have led to serious suspicions that have forced the presentation of convincing evidence and explanations. Fortunately, more precise technologies and a more impartial and… Read more
REMAINS OF CIVILIZATIONS BEFORE THE GREAT FLOOD
On this occasion we are going to direct our attention towards objects that we consider to be enigmatic vestiges because we do not know their origin, their authors, the functions they fulfilled, to which periods they correspond, etc. At the same time, we will also consider the ancient myths and that even today continue to… Read more
Geisha – Guardians of Traditional Japanese Art
Geisha 芸者literally means: “person who practices the arts” Geisha are women who dedicate their lives to traditional Japanese arts and use their talents to entertain clients during banquets and shows. Originally the profession of geisha could be practiced by both men and women and their profession was officially recognized towards the second half of the 18th century.… Read more
Talks about architecture and urban planning
Very welcome to these talks (although, in this case, it is through a written article) that we will surely enjoy by sharing the interest that arises in any person for the arts in general and in this case, for architecture that brings together its attributes of beauty and harmony, with those who organize the spaces… Read more
Wagasa – Traditional Japanese Umbrella
Wagasa (和伞) are traditional Japanese umbrellas, made of bamboo 竹 (wood) and washi 和纸(traditional Japanese paper). They were first introduced to Japan from China in the early Heian period (794-1185). The older form of wagasa umbrella was quite different from today’s traditional Japanese umbrellas in that they looked more like a straw hat with a cape and were… Read more
Mitsudomoe – Amulet against Fires
The mitsudomoe (三つ巴) is a common three-swirl or three- magatama design and is seen on Japanese family crests, roof tiles on traditional houses, Shinto shrines, and Buddhist temples. It also exists in its two-swirl version, the futatsudomoe (二つ巴) and both can be found in the design of taiko drums. This symbol is very representative and… Read more
The Hidden Powers of Japan’s Folk Toys
Kyodo gangu 郷土玩具 are the traditional toys of Japan which are mostly made of clay, wood and paper. These toys parents used to give to their children although now they are more coveted by collectors than by children. While the general shape remains the same, the shape and appearance of each type of toy differ… Read more
Kamon – Family Crest or Emblem of Japan
The term ” Kamon ” 家紋 refers to the crest or insignia used to indicate the family lineage, ancestry, and status of families in Japan. He is also known as ” Mondokoro ” or simply as ” Mon “. It is said that there are more than 20,000 different individual Kamon in Japan. Kamon are… Read more