Tag Archives: Edo

“Name the most horrible thing you know!”

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, by the late Edo period artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861), illustrates a story involving the “Sea Monk” or Umibōzu, a spirit in Japanese folklore. The ocean dwelling spirit — so called because of his smooth monk-like round head — is … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Renaissance

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages are well aware by now of my deep fascination with all things Japan. So, it will come as no surprise that I am sharing this fabulous animated film from Ted-Ed on the amazing … Continue reading →

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Waving Not Drowning

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

By now nearly every human being on the planet has seen one version or another of the iconic painting above. What do most of us really know about this sublime work of art ? When woodcut artist Katsushika Hokusai made his famous … Continue reading →

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