Edo Mounting
Mounting, in which calligraphy and paintings are finished with cloth and paper. It also handles the restoration of old calligraphy and paintings.
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Mounting, in which calligraphy and paintings are finished with cloth and paper. It also handles the restoration of old calligraphy and paintings.
Cloth is brush-dyed in a single color. The dye is drawn across with a brush.
Edo brushes. Animal hair is blended and worked, then set in the handle. They developed as brushes for calligraphy.
Decorative paper with patterns printed from woodblocks. It is applied to sliding doors and folding screens.
Lettering and crests are painted by hand on lanterns. They serve as signs for festivals and shops.
Brushes in which the bristles are planted by hand one tuft at a time.
Western-style umbrellas. Sewn fabric and metal ribs are combined.
Seals are carved by hand. Seal script is engraved in stone or water buffalo horn.
Metalworking in Sumida. A small local factory that takes on prototyping for new businesses.
Precision pressing in Sumida. It is known for manufacturing painless injection needles.
Metal spinning. A tool is pressed against a rotating metal sheet to form it into the shape of a vessel.
It makes screws. Its technology is cold heading, in which metal is extruded while still cold.
Precision cutting for aerospace. Small parts are machined to high accuracy.
BEFORE EXPLORING JAPAN · Getting to know Japanese culture
Two places you will come across on your trip. A shrine enshrines the kami of Shinto; a temple is a place to face the teachings of Buddhism and the Buddhas. Their entrances and the etiquette for visiting also differ.
A shrine honors Shinto kami; a temple follows Buddhist teachings. Learn how to recognize each place and visit respectfully.
Follow the guidance of each shrine or temple for the actual etiquette.