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Hagoita: The Racket That Drives Away Evil Spirits
A protective and decorative object from Japan, the hagoita combines traditional games, symbolism, and relief craftsmanship. Kogechan tells you all about it.
Hagoita: The Racket That Drives Away Evil Spirits
A protective and decorative object from Japan, the hagoita combines traditional games, symbolism, and relief craftsmanship. Kogechan tells you all about it.
10 Japanese gift ideas for a charming Christmas
This Christmas, Kogechan has an idea for you: what if you offered a piece of Japan?From antique Kokeshi dolls to patinated tea bowls, from prints to hand-sewn haori, KOGEDO brings...
10 Japanese gift ideas for a charming Christmas
This Christmas, Kogechan has an idea for you: what if you offered a piece of Japan?From antique Kokeshi dolls to patinated tea bowls, from prints to hand-sewn haori, KOGEDO brings...
Susanoo (須佐之男命) — the god of storms
Impulsive and rebellious, Susanoo (須佐之男命) is the god of storms and one of the founders of Japanese Shinto. Quick-tempered but protective, he embodies creative chaos, the power of the seas,...
Susanoo (須佐之男命) — the god of storms
Impulsive and rebellious, Susanoo (須佐之男命) is the god of storms and one of the founders of Japanese Shinto. Quick-tempered but protective, he embodies creative chaos, the power of the seas,...
Hannya, the Tragic Love of Nō Theater
Hannya is not just a demon: she is a woman who loved too much. Born on the stages of Noh theatre, she embodies a mixture of jealousy, beauty and pain....
Hannya, the Tragic Love of Nō Theater
Hannya is not just a demon: she is a woman who loved too much. Born on the stages of Noh theatre, she embodies a mixture of jealousy, beauty and pain....
Urushi Japanese lacquer: manufacturing, history...
Kogechan takes you to the heart of traditional Japan to discover the fascinating art of Japanese urushi lacquer. From hand-harvested sap to the gleaming bowls of Wajima, immerse yourself in...
Urushi Japanese lacquer: manufacturing, history...
Kogechan takes you to the heart of traditional Japan to discover the fascinating art of Japanese urushi lacquer. From hand-harvested sap to the gleaming bowls of Wajima, immerse yourself in...
How to read a Japanese print: signatures, title...
Do you think a Japanese print is just a pretty picture? Think again! Each print hides a real visual identity card: artist's signature, title of the work and its series,...
How to read a Japanese print: signatures, title...
Do you think a Japanese print is just a pretty picture? Think again! Each print hides a real visual identity card: artist's signature, title of the work and its series,...