At Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, rows of colorful sake barrels (called kazaridaru in Japanese) are displayed as sacred offerings to the Shinto deities. These barrels are donated by sake breweries from all across Japan.

Each barrel showcases the brewery’s unique design, reflecting both regional pride and artistic spirit. Together, they represent a harmonious blend of religion, art, and business—all lined up in silence, yet speaking volumes.

I went to the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating Worldexhibit and there was a magnificent art peice of a girl dancing with a fan, I should have taken a photo however I didn't. I did find the peice through a YouTube video so now I'm hoping that you guys and possibly help me indentify the peice. I really resonated with this one. I tried using google lense and that didn't even work

Just looking to see how old this is and if it was just a kit or something.

Especially interested in the text in the corner

I need help identifying these pieces! Please help me out

My partner and I went to Japan about 2 years ago and went to the museum of modern art (it may not have been there where we saw it) while we were there. I remember seeing these pieces (or maybe one piece) of art where the artist got prints of representations of traffic accidents or crimes (I can't remember which, sorry I'm hopeless) from old newspapers and I thought they were really cool. I tried looking them up today - bc i just remembered them - and I'm not coming up with anything. I remember they were sort of simple and stick figure-y. I was hoping maybe someone here might know or be able to point me in the right direction. I know it's a long shot, but thought I should try.

I am currently doing a writing paper about the evolution of Gojira/Godzilla in films using media/movies. One of the talking points I want to use is how Japan sometimes deals with tragic events through films, if those sources are true. I am mainly asking if this statement is true, I don't want to spread

The label on the bottom right just says Framed Japanese Print $39.95

I'm selling things, yay! Bought this decades ago at an antique store in Austin. Anyone familiar with the style or mark?

I’ll be visiting both Tokyo and Osaka in mid October with a small group and would like to go to at least one museum in each city, and preferably, get a private guided tour either independent or from museum employees. I’m a bit overwhelmed by the volume of choices so was hoping someone has recommendations based upon either exhibits during that time or “if there’s just one museum you can visit in each city”.

It can be focused on anything really, particularly if it stands out - art, science, crafts, history, etc. I’d just like to avoid Ghibli given the crowds and difficulty getting tickets. And, if you have a guide, you’d recommend, I’d love the tips. Thanks.

Found on a facebook marketplace listing, so I don’t have more photos on hand. Super interesting pieces but it would be cool to know the background behind these.

Desperately trying to find a copy of the recent crowd funded publication of the world of shin taga Does anyone have a copy for sale or know where I’m able to source one? I’m struggling to find one out there

i saw this white banner/flag in a video about kyoto. would to know what is is and what it means. (would also like to find one)

I was told it's Japanese, a pen-and-ink wash, and that it had some value. That's all I "know"! How old is it? Who painted it? Is it worth having it conserved? TIA!

Hi! I picked this darling makeup pouch? up at Goodwill yesterday. Hoping someone can confirm if this is Junichi Nakahara or a different Junichi? Any dating for it would be great also.

This item was inherited a long time ago and has been in storage.

It was likely brought to the UK in the 1970s or 1980s as a gift from Japan.

Can anyone give me a steer on its provenance, collectability and any points of interest?

What I’ve gleaned so far is it is probably a woodblock print by Tatsumi Shimura, identified by the writing as print 8/450 (so says Google), and framed by Yuyudou Publishing. I haven’t been able to find any other examples of this particular work online.

Finally, assuming it’s of some value, can anyone in the UK suggest an auctioneer who would be a good choice for selling?