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BYOBU

LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 23, 2019
Artistry unfolds: Byōbu are collaborative, composite works of art
"Byōbu are composite works of art," says Yoshihiro Takishita.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 16, 2019
Artistry unfolds: Byōbu are a versatile element of interior design
Architect Yoshihiro Takishita has a diverse collection of byu014dbu folding screens to suit every season or mood.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 9, 2019
Artistry unfolds: Glimpsing the souls of nature-loving byōbu artists
Through byu014dbu, we can glimpse the souls of the artists who expressed their love of nature in these screen paintings, and the souls of the people who cherished those images as part of their day-to-day existence.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 2, 2019
Artistry unfolds: Embracing the traditions of antique byōbu
Architect Yoshihiro Takishita maintains a collection of more than 200 byu014dbu large folding screens. At the Takishita residence, you can savor firsthand the relaxing ambience created by these exquisite partitions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 11, 2015
'Energy and Revival: The Art of Momoyama'
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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 23, 2014
'Kyoto Sights and Specialities in Japanese Paintings'
Kyoto first began to flourish as a tourist destination during the Edo Period (1603-1868) when improvements in transportation made it more accessible. Various local historical sites, crafts, performing arts and dishes attracted many visitors, and these cultural assets also became popular motifs in artworks....
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left), Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe (second from left) and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, hold a news conference on merger talks on Monday in Tokyo.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen
Sorane Sakihama, a 22-year-old college student, speaks at a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday protesting against sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers.
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.

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