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Japanese Zen Sayings - 為君葉々起清風 - For you, the bamboo leaves stir up a cool breeze. - www.hon-on.com
youtube.comIn medieval Japan, under the patronage of the Zen monasteries and the Kamakura shogunate, the prevailing preference for simplicity and modesty were slowly introduced into the styles of the ceramics produced.
Andrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence

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instagram.comJust five minutes walk from Hase station is Hasedera (Hase Temple), one of the many popular temples in Kamakura. This one is famous for its eleven-headed, 9.1 metre high wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The grounds also contain pretty gardens and a small museum, and there a good views over Kamakura city. Entry is 300
Tom Fay • Must-See Japan (2020 Edition): The complete insider's guide to seeing the best of Japan in one trip

For centuries, calligraphy brushes have been made by hand in Kumano, Japan. That’s where Kazuo Takamoto’s parents had a factory in the early 1900s, and where he learned the trade at age 23. In 1974, Takamoto launched Hakuhodo, a brand specializing in menso, fine-tipped brushes often used for painting dolls and plates. In the 1980s, he expanded into... See more
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