Monthly Archives: October 2022

Yōkai and Yūrei: Monsters, Ghosts and Demons in Japan

Yōkai and Yūrei: Monsters, Ghosts and Demons in Japan
Yōkai, roughly translated as monster or demon, and yūrei, roughly translated as ghosts, are so well integrated into Japan that it’s inconceivable to imagine them removed from the cultural landscape. While Pokémon reinvented the idea of yōkai for new generations at home and introduced the ...
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Japanese Art Live Auction - 26 November 2022

Japanese Art Live Auction - 26 November 2022
JG Auction is announcing the next live auction on Saturday 26th November 2022, at 2:00 GMT. On sale will be a wide selection of original Japanese art, including ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), arms and armour, and an original kamikaze pilot suit.Registration can be done through the online platforms ...
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