Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) stands tall as one of Japan’s most celebrated artists, renowned for his dazzling imagination, ...

A massive wave threatens to engulf three fishing boats, its foam crown extending like claws, menacing the rowers below. It’s an epic scene of human struggle and ...

Forget YouTube: cats went viral in Japanese woodblock prints centuries ago. The works on display at Japan Society all include cats shown in scenes of Japanese daily life, and there promises to be ...

Everyday life in Edo (present-day Tokyo) was befitting of a capital city — an era of beautiful women, graceful kabuki actors, bustling streets and breathtaking sights. The peace and stability imposed ...

After captivating visitors in Tokyo, Nagoya, Taipei and Milan, the popular Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition is finally coming to ...

The Edo Period (1603-1867) of Japan is well known for its economic growth and strong social order, but a lesser known fact is that people of this era also enjoyed comedy. Comedic ukiyo-e (woodblock ...