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Japanese wooden clogs known as geta, which feature high, forward-slanted prongs designed specifically for the dynamic posture of Awa Odori dancers. These unique sandals are traditionally paired with white split-toe tabi socks to allow performers to dance continuously on the balls of their feet.

Man in a Traditional Minobashi Raincoat, Niigata Prefecture, Japan 1956. Photography by Hiroshi Hamaya

Published in 1834 (Tenpō 5), this charming color woodblock plate originates from Sōnan Gafu (楚南画譜—"Sōnan's Picture Album") by the Edo-based Shijō school master Ōnishi Chinnen (大西椿年, 1792–1851).

Majestic weeping cherry blossoms (shidarezakura) at Fukuju-ji Temple (福聚寺) in Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Photography by Sky-Genta on Flickr.

This digital painting, circa 2020, is fan art of the character Ashitaka from the Japanese Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke.It was created by artist Atey Ghailan, also known as "snatti". The scene depicts Ashitaka riding his red elk, Yakul, through a forest filled with glowing Kodama spirits

A classic Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print titled Interior of the House called Ōgiya, created around 1800 by the master artist Chōkōsai Eishō. It depicts high-ranking courtesans Hashidate, Nanakoshi, and Hanabito) gathering inside the famous Ōgiya brothel in the Yoshiwara pleasure district

a famous surreal advertising campaign created by the prominent Japanese art director and graphic designer Yuni Yoshida.

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“Storm Over the Pacific” is a 1960 Japanese film directed by Shūe Matsubayashi. The special effects were supervised by Eiji Tsuburaya who was renowned for his work in numerous 1950s and 1960s films. Tsuburaya and his special effects team created 136 ship models for Storm Over the Pacific.

Edited by the renowned artist and printmaker Ishii Hakutei (石井柏亭, 1882–1958) and published in 1916 (Taishō 5) by Oranda-shoten, this woodblock print plate originates from Gendai Meika Zuan-shū (現代名家図案集—"Collection of Designs by Modern Masters").

This jacket showcases two large shibori tsuzumi (handdrum) motifs, consisting of patch overlays surrounded by numerous fan motifs and embroidery highlights, creating a vibrant and dynamic composition.

Japanese bride in traditional kimono outfit. Photography by Paul Keates on 500px

The 42nd Traditional Kaga Yuzen Crafts Exhibition Members’ Exhibition: ‘Oasis II’ Hiroshi Nakamachi Author’s Comment. In the midst of the darkness, a heavenly messenger reveals a mountain of sand and water.

A color woodblock print titled "The Face in the Mirror" by the Japanese artist Suzuki Harunobu, created around 1766.

Takanobu Kurosaki's "Setsu-getsu-ka" highlights ethereal imagery of cherry blossom trees and snow-capped mountains at the Funakawa River in Japan's Toyama prefecture. Setsu-getsu-ka translates in English as snow, moon and flowers. (Takanobu Kurosaki)

Silver and gilt-silver ‘Kanzashi’, hair ornament. 19th century, Japan. MET

A vintage photograph from 1931 featuring two famous Takarazuka Revue (Takarazuka Kagekidan) performers: Kurenai Chizuru (紅千鶴) on the left and Miyama Tsuruko (美山鶴子) on the right. The pair are pictured in full stage costume for the Takarazuka theatrical revue Rose Cari (ローズ・カリ).

Karukaya, Japan’s first illustrated book, c. 1400. a poignant, legendary Japanese Buddhist narrative (otogizōshi / sekkyō-bushi) centered on filial piety, renunciation, and divine devotion.

Sheet music “Welcome song-Gloria-” 1928 (Showa 3) , Japan

Autumn garden in Entoku-in, Kodai-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan. Photography by Kenny on Ganref