The world’s largest daikon ever harvested weighed exactly 69 pounds (31.3 kilograms)—more than three times the size of your average daikon. I blinked at the rubber, life-size model of the record-breaking radish through the display case in the museum—i
A type of Besson Mandala dedicated specifically to one deity who is surrounded by numerous celestial divinities – those symbolizing the stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies. The iconography of Japanese religious art includes numerous planets, stars, constellations and other heavenly bodies that ...
In certain countries, local laws entitle the artist or the artist's estate to a royalty known as 'artist's resale right' when any lot created by the artist is sold. We identify these lots with the symbol * next to the lot number. If these laws apply to a lot, you must pay ...
In this print we see, reading from left to right: Yarimochi yakko a samurai spear bearer who was a symbol of safety on a journey. 17th Century Otsu-e of Yarimochi Yakko Above we see a seventeenth century original clay painting of the character. Kunisada proceeds to use the other common...
The vase holds the “nectar” of Kannon’s compassion -- it pacifies the thirst of those who pray to Kannon for assistance. Says Meher McArthur:“The vase is a symbol of spiritual abundance. The symbolism probably arises from the idea of storing food and may be related to the universal ...
Other sources sees the Yago as a symbol for Mount Fuji in Japan. The kanji character ya also makes up a part of the kanji character tani meaning valley, possibly referring to Ku-tani, mening Nine Valley. 894. Mark "Kawai", Made in Japan. "Rainbow colored decoration". Tentative date ...
They were made for multiple purposes, as painting models, authentication notes, teaching materials, and a symbol of a painter’s status. Sanko Minagawa’s research survey indicates the existence of more than 107 sketches of Chinese female images, as one of the major subjects, in Tan...
In the Boruto manga, Hinata wears a necklace with the Uzumaki symbol on it. She also wears a long light purple shirt, while having it cover over a dark purple dress. Her long sleeve shirt also has a stripe neck caller on top. She also wears short pants and small open toe shoes. ...
aToday is an important day,Mayor Gi comes our company 今天是一重要天, Gi市长来我们的公司[translate] aI hate Japanese,I want to eat their meat,drink their blood,stand on their death body then smile! 我在他们的死亡身体恨日语,我想要吃他们的肉,喝他们的血液、立场然后微笑![translate]...
The kappa is an approachable symbol, once cutified, and is part of the current strategies to bring in younger generation drinkers. Perhaps because they are mythical creatures of nature, their lack of clothing is...