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Beginner's Guide to Noh Theatre Mask Symbolism

Beginner's Guide to Noh Theatre Mask Symbolism

Noh masks are a key part of Japanese theatre, used to represent emotions, characters, and spiritual beings. These masks, carved from Japanese cypress wood, allow actors to portray everything from...

Beginner's Guide to Noh Theatre Mask Symbolism

Noh masks are a key part of Japanese theatre, used to represent emotions, characters, and spiritual beings. These masks, carved from Japanese cypress wood, allow actors to portray everything from...

8 Steps to Identify Authentic Japanese Noh Masks

8 Steps to Identify Authentic Japanese Noh Masks

Japanese Noh masks are intricate works of art, but spotting genuine ones can be tricky. Here's a quick guide to help you verify authenticity: Understand Craftsmanship: Genuine masks are carved...

8 Steps to Identify Authentic Japanese Noh Masks

Japanese Noh masks are intricate works of art, but spotting genuine ones can be tricky. Here's a quick guide to help you verify authenticity: Understand Craftsmanship: Genuine masks are carved...

How to Care for Your Antique Noh Theatre Mask

How to Care for Your Antique Noh Theatre Mask

Noh theatre masks are fragile, historic artifacts that require careful handling to preserve their beauty and significance. Here's a quick guide to ensure your mask stays in excellent condition: Cleaning:...

How to Care for Your Antique Noh Theatre Mask

Noh theatre masks are fragile, historic artifacts that require careful handling to preserve their beauty and significance. Here's a quick guide to ensure your mask stays in excellent condition: Cleaning:...

5 Essential Noh Mask Types Every Collector Should Know

5 Essential Noh Mask Types Every Collector Shou...

Noh masks are iconic artifacts from Japan's 14th-century theatrical tradition, known for their ability to shift emotions based on light and angle. Collectors value these masks for their intricate craftsmanship...

5 Essential Noh Mask Types Every Collector Shou...

Noh masks are iconic artifacts from Japan's 14th-century theatrical tradition, known for their ability to shift emotions based on light and angle. Collectors value these masks for their intricate craftsmanship...

Yokai Shadows - sample

Yokai Shadows - sample

Loud laughter spilled out from the convenience store. A group of university students stumbled out, following their voices. They tripped over each other, hugging it out as they made their...

Yokai Shadows - sample

Loud laughter spilled out from the convenience store. A group of university students stumbled out, following their voices. They tripped over each other, hugging it out as they made their...

Who's behind this store?

Who's behind this store?

If you're interested in my story in Japan, you can check the four "Journeys in Japan" programs I did for NHK World throughout Japan.   Itoshima episode Tsushima episode Oki, Iki,...

Who's behind this store?

If you're interested in my story in Japan, you can check the four "Journeys in Japan" programs I did for NHK World throughout Japan.   Itoshima episode Tsushima episode Oki, Iki,...