Subject Matter Tour - The Arts

Artists for centuries have been inspired by Eastern aesthetics and the craft of Japan helped to advertise each community before technology. In today’s society, Japan’s artists lead the world in innovative thinking and aesthetics while Japanese pop-culture has gone global. Experience the world of Japanese art and design.

Tokudaw also offers custom itineraries to focus on a particular form of art, music or pop culture. Reach out to let us help you build your custom tour.

Japanese aesthetic concepts:

  • Wabisabi

  • Iki

  • Yugen (Mysterious)

  • Kawii

Sports Curriculum

Types of art found in Japan & a brief overview of why japan is known for these things :

  • Traditional art / crafts:  Calligraphy, Ukiyo-e, Kirkiko, Washi paper making, kumihimo, poetry, textile arts, woodworking, sword making / metal, bonsai, doll making, instrument making, kabuki, Noh, dace

  • Contemporary Art: Painting, sculpture, architecture, interior design

  • Commercial art/industries: Manga & anime, Gaming, Idol Music