Japanese Modernism Across Media

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The baseball rivalry between Waseda and Keio Universities is the oldest in Japan. The first game between the two schools was played in 1903, but after only three meetings, the series was canceled because of violent behavior…

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"These are "flowers" of many shapes and sizes. They are made of a thick base into which two long sticks are inserted, this comprises the "stalk". Shaved willow branches are then placed on top every which way to create the "petals". Though diverse in…

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Artist, Noriko Kawamura, created this abstract piece after seeing textile art done by Peramonkoro Sunazawa, a respected Ainu textile artist.

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"One of his few non-sculpture works is "Kangaerun Dobutsu no Jigen" (1955). This early painting has some similarities to traditional Native American paintings, though still retains that distinct "Bikky Flair." It's a powerful, eye catching piece in…

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