20/01/2025ARCHIVED Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? Ehon Collection at the National Museums Scotland
Ehon (woodblock-printed illustrated books) were hugely popular during the 17th-19th centuries, and they played an important role in Japanese culture and society. In this talk, Dr Louise Boyd will discuss the history of ehon and why acquiring them is beneficial for the National Museums of Scotland, its audiences and her own research.
13/01/2025ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Eclipse by Keiichiro Hirano
Set in late 15th-century Europe, Eclipse follows a young Dominican friar traveling from Paris to Florence in search of pre-Christian manuscripts.
11/01/2025ARCHIVED New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop: Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Suitable even for complete beginners, in this workshop you will learn how Japanese characters were developed, discover different styles of writing, and be guided in the techniques for writing Japanese with a brush.