Japanese Script Collection

Kendo martial arts fighter holding sword in front of him

Torii shrine gates, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Neon signs light in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha, the most important Shinto shrine, famous for its thousand red torii gates, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

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Death Rock Woodblock print
(Artist) Tsukioka Kogyo; Japan; ; Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; H x W: 37.8 x 25.7 cm (14 7/8 x 10 1/8 in); Robert O. Muller Collection

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Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Yamashiro, from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces
8775378 Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Yamashiro, from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran), c.1830 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

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Bitchu Province: Gokei (Bitchu, Gokei), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces
8775323 Bitchu Province: Gokei (Bitchu, Gokei), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)"

The Ghost Of A Fisherman Woodblock print
(Artist) Tsukioka Kogyo; Japan; 1899.3.1; Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; H x W: 22.9 x 33.2 cm (9 x 13 1/16 in); Robert O. Muller Collection

Noh actor(s) Woodblock print
(Artist) Tsukioka Kogyo; Japan; ; Woodblock print; H x W (sheet and image): 37.8 x 25.7 cm (14 7/8 x 10 1/8 in); Gift of the Embassy of Japan, Washington, D.C

Farmer Carrying Rice Powder, by Utagawa Toyokuni, woodcut, 1769-1825, Japanese Civilization
649947 Farmer Carrying Rice Powder, by Utagawa Toyokuni, woodcut, 1769-1825, Japanese Civilization by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); (add.info.: Farmer carrying rice powder)

The late Expedition to Japan (engraving)
1602172 The late Expedition to Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Expedition to Japan)

Winter Landscape (ink and colour on paper)
625086 Winter Landscape (ink and colour on paper) by Toyo Sesshu (1420-1506); (add.info.: Japan. Japanese Civilisation, Muromachi period, 15th century); eNPL - DeA Picture Library; Japanese

Portrait of Emperor Go-Toba, attributed to Fujiwara no Nobuzane (1176 or ca 1177-1265)
627342 Portrait of Emperor Go-Toba, attributed to Fujiwara no Nobuzane (1176 or ca 1177-1265), Japan, Japanese Civilisation, 13th century by Fujiwara Nobuzane (Jakusai) (1177-p.1265) (attr)

Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and torii gates, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Japan, Red Columns Along Pathway; Kyoto

Japan, Roppongi Hills at dusk; Tokyo, Directional sign and Mori Tower

Second World War - propaganda poster for Japanese air force
Japan, 20th century, Second World War - Propaganda poster for the Japanese air force

Souvenirs of the Endless Red Gates of Kyotos Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Japan, The poet Sangi Hitoshi, woodcut
Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849), The Poet Sangi Hitoshi (10th century), 1835-36, woodcut

Time lapse overview of Sukiyabashi pedestrian crossing, Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha - the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines
A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha, the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines, Japan

Kendo martial arts costume

Dotonbori canal in Osaka, Kansai region, Japan

Chinese lanterns in Chinatown in Yokohama, Japan

Illuminated streets of Shinjuku at night, Tokyo, Japan
Neon lights of Shinjuku at night, Tokyo, Japan

Prayers, Yasukuni-Jinga Shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Alley in the Kamakura hills, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Japanese lanterns, Ginza district, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Chinese Lanterns

Japanese character street scape

Japan, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, A Bomb Dome
Japan - Hiroshima - Peace Memorial Park

Emperor Tsuchimikado, 1400

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Japan, painting of woman reading
Nishikawa Sukenobu (1671-1750), Woman Reading

Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Plastic food model at restaurant

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868), Ukiyo-e, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868) - Ukiyo-e - Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - Tominomori shields himself from the throw of the brazier filled with burning coals (1847-1848) - Series

Suikanshuku, oribenishiki, chofu and yakiimo, types of Japanese sweets, cakes and confections

Box of Japanese cookies gift-wrapped in paper and in cloth

Japan, Taruzake (cask sake) matured in wooden casks made of cypress

France, Montfort l Amaury, Landscape with Railway, print
Japan - 19th century. Landscape with Railway. Print

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Second World War - propaganda poster for Japanese artillery
Japan, 20th century, Second World War - Propaganda poster for the Japanese artillery

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Plastic food models at restaurant

Japanese watercolour paintbrush with white animal hair, close-up

Miso paste and soy sauce on patterned tablecoth

Japan, ink calligraphy from Edo period
Japan, 18th century, Edo period - Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792), calligraphy, ink

Perry Expedition to Japan, 1853-4
Perry Expedition to Japan. 19th-century Japanese artwork depicting the fleet of US Navy Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858) in Uraga Harbour, near what would later be Tokyo

Detail of script written on the Torii gates, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Kansai Region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Red lanterns illuminating the cherry blossom in the Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Wooden sign, Futarasan Shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko, Kanto, Japan, Asia

The Endless Red Gates (torii) of Kyotos Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Cherry blossom in the Maruyama-Koen park, Unesco world heritage sight Kyoto, Japan

Japanese warning sign on the crater rim of Mount Naka active volcano, Mount Aso, Kyushu, Japan, Asia

Water dipper in the Endless Red Gates of Kyotos Fushimi Inarii Shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Red painted paper lantern and tree, Kyoto, Honshu island, Japan

A girl reads her omikuji (paper oracle) at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Giant kanji characters telling drivers this is a no parking zone, Fukui City, Japan

Yellow public tram at Matsuyama, Nagasaki, island of Kyushu, Japan, Asia

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The Japanese script is a beautiful and intricate form of communication that reflects the rich cultural heritage of Japan. From the Kendo martial arts fighter holding his sword in front of him to the iconic Torii shrine gates in Kyoto, this script is deeply intertwined with various aspects of Japanese life. In bustling Shinjuku, Tokyo, neon signs light up the night sky, showcasing not only modernity but also the enduring presence of traditional characters. The Fushimi Inari Taisha stands as one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, famous for its thousand red torii gates that create an endless path through nature's beauty. During cherry blossom season in Naka Meguro and Ueno Park, Tokyo transforms into a dreamlike landscape illuminated by red lanterns. These delicate flowers symbolize renewal and evoke a sense of wonderment as they bloom across the city. Japan's culinary scene is equally captivating. At Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, locals gather to witness an array of vibrant fish species on display - a testament to both tradition and innovation within Japanese cuisine. Art has always played a significant role in capturing moments throughout history. Utagawa Toyokuni's woodcut "Farmer Carrying Rice Powder" depicts daily life during 18th-century Japan while engravings from "The late Expedition to Japan" offer glimpses into encounters between cultures. Japanese landscapes have long been immortalized through ink and color on paper. Winter Landscape paintings transport us to serene snowy scenes where tranquility reigns supreme. Lastly, Emperor Go-Toba gazes at us from an attributed portrait by Fujiwara no Nobuzane - a reminder that even amidst shifting eras, the power and influence held by emperors remain integral parts of Japanese identity. From martial arts warriors to sacred shrines; from bustling cities to serene landscapes; from mouthwatering delicacies to artistic masterpieces.