Taking Part in Art | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From September 28 to December 18, 2005, Yokohama is hosting an ambitious arts festival featuring the works of around 80 artists from around the world and located along the port city's spectacular waterfront.

Beauty and the Ghosts | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The school of Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) is an expression of Japan's artistic traditions. A young female artist called Matsui Fuyuko has caused a sensation in the world of Nihonga not only for her works but also for her striking looks.

Tradition Goes Hi-Tech | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The National Noh Theater in Tokyo's Sendagaya district has become the first such establishment in Japan to introduce a system for displaying both Japanese and English subtitles at each individual seat.

Kabuki Meets Shakespeare | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Kabuki began about 400 years ago. At around the same time in Britain, William Shakespeare was turning out plays and sonnets. Now Ninagawa Yukio, a theater director known for his Japanese productions of Shakespeare's works, has fused the two classical styles together.

A Fresh Look at Traditional Art | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tenmyouya Hisashi is one of a group of young and highly acclaimed Japanese artists who borrow styles and ideas from Japan's artistic history.

Calligraphy As Art | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Shodo, or calligraphy with a brush and black ink, is a traditional Japanese art. Recent years have seen the emergence of a new generation of calligraphers who push the boundaries of tradition, and they are spearheading a boom in shodo.

Art Appeal | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Adachi Museum of Art is not easy to get to. Even so, it manages to attract around 450,000 visitors a year. What is its secret?

Full Metal Fantasy | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Recently the comic and anime titled Hagane no Renkinjutsushi (Fullmetal Alchemist), popularly known as "Hagaren," has gained a huge following among children and adults alike.

The Pleasures of Paper | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese paper is prized for the unique patterns of the fibers on each sheet. Today, washi is finding growing use in interior decoration schemes, reflecting a broader trend, particularly among young people, to get back in touch with Japanese culture.

Tradition Goes Hi-Tech | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The National Noh Theater in Tokyo's Sendagaya district has become the first such establishment in Japan to introduce a system for displaying both Japanese and English subtitles at each individual seat.

Calligraphy As Art | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Shodo, or calligraphy with a brush and black ink, is a traditional Japanese art. Recent years have seen the emergence of a new generation of calligraphers who push the boundaries of tradition, and they are spearheading a boom in shodo.

Ukiyo-e - Virtual Culture - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
The word ukiyo refers to the world of common people and e means "picture." This game allows you to try making an ukiyo-e picture.">