Researcher of Edo-Period running styles finds his stride

A private researcher, inspired by “hikyaku” couriers of the Edo Period (1603-1867) who could run the 500-kilometer journey ...
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Japanese Illustrated Books Tell of Vibrant Reading Culture in Edo-Period Japan

Edo-period Japan (1615-1868) was an age of great social and political change—and of epic book consumption. An expanding emphasis on knowledge and creativity gave rise to sophisticated networks of ...
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Weaving history: A look into Johnson Gallery’s ‘Cultural Fabrics’ exhibit

Cultural, and Practical Lenses” commenced the Johnson Exhibition Gallery’s spring program on Feb. 9. The photos below present ...
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Plenty to savor in ‘Eating in Edo’ at RISD Museum

PROVIDENCE — Japan’s Edo period lasted from 1615-1868. It was an era of prosperity and peace. Among other things, wealth and lack of conflict meant food was plentiful and culinary culture could ...
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Japonisme Reignites in Tokyo's Mukojima: A New Cultural Experience Invites Visitors to Walk, Print, and Take Home the World of Hokusai

– Experience Edo Culture with All Five Senses through an Ukiyo-e Walking Tour, Woodblock Printing Workshop, and Artisan Studio Shopping – Mukojima developed along the eastern bank of the Sumida River ...
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Japonisme Reignites in Tokyo's Mukojima: A New Cultural Experience Invites Visitors to Walk, Print, and Take Home the World of Hokusai

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. -- Experience Edo Culture with All Five Senses through an Ukiyo-e Walking Tour, Woodblock Printing Workshop, and ...
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Japonisme Reignites in Tokyo’s Mukojima: A New Cultural Experience Invites Visitors to Walk, Print, and Take Home the World of Hokusai

– Experience Edo Culture with All Five Senses through an Ukiyo-e Walking Tour, Woodblock Printing Workshop, and Artisan Studio Shopping – Mukojima developed along the eastern bank of the Sumida River ...