Taira no Tadanori was a military commander of the Heike clan during the Heian period.
Taira no Tadanori military commander of Japan.
Tag: Japan Costume
An actor of the Noh in full costume. Kagekiyo. Japan.
Kagekiyo. This plate illustrates well the voluminous nature of the medieval ceremonial garments.
Temple gardens of Japan
Of all the gardens in Japan, the temple garden is a peaceful, secluded place, reminiscent of ancient Japan and times gone by.
The arrangement of flowers in Japan
Traditional rules established by the various “flower schools” have prevailed since the sixteenth century.
The Peony. Summer flowers of Japan.
It is essentially the favourite flower of the upper classes in Japan, yet play an important part in the art of the country.
A Koto player. Japanese musical instrument
The koto is the most important of Japanese musical instruments
Utagawa Toyokuni. Master of the Ukiyo-e style.
A brilliant artist of high repute in his day. Some of his prints, especially the earlier ones, are of distinguished quality.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Japanese military leader 16th century.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) japanese warlord, feudal lord and court noble
The governor of Hakodate and Suite.
Bungo or Prefect, Hahodadi (Hakodadi). While witnessing the wrestling match.
Nô, Noh-men or Omote, jap. 能 楽 robes.
Nō, Noh-men or Omote, Is a traditional Japanese theatre, which traditionally played only by men (danced) and is accompanied by music.