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Japanese arts and crafts, cinema, fashion, Zen practices and even gardening have shaped new art and craft styles in the West and influenced thinkers and thrilled audiences everywhere. Known broadly as Japonism, this cultural wave continues to rise.
An interview with National Museum of Western Art director general Akiko Mabuchi
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A French branding expert fuses Japanese and Western cultural elements to create ethereal, unforgettable encounters
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Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai's collection of sketches - known as Hokusai Manga - thrilled European artists and sparked a new style of art - Japonism
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With China in chaos, the Dutch began sending Imari ware to Europe and started a royal craze for Japanese porcelain
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Zen discipline, concepts and practices from Japan have captivated and guided some of the greatest minds in the West
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The Portland Japanese Garden in the US is a verdant and serene example of Japan’s garden wizardry and culture
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Movie and media giant Toho has been showing audiences abroad how amazing Japanese anime and films are for decades
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Designer and fashion entrepreneur Chitose Abe’s hybrid creations resonate with fashion fans worldwide
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