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- Jun 10, 2026 - Murase Sōseki: A Key Painter Acting as a Bridge between the End of the Edo and the Modern Period in the Kyōto Art Circle
- Jun 10, 2026 - Ishii Rinkyō: A Japanese-Style Painter Who Was Born in Chiba Prefecture and Manly Active at Exhibitions Sponsored by the Government
- Jun 10, 2026 - Kajita Hanko: The Great Master of Modern Japanese Painting Who Produced Geniuses of the Next Generation Such as Kobayashi Kokei, Maeda Seison, and Okumura Togyū
- Jun 10, 2026 - Noguchi Yūkoku: Nanga Painter Who Was Good at Drawing Elegant Kachō-ga
- Jun 10, 2026 - Kodama Katei: A Literati Painter Who Loved Nagano
- Jun 10, 2026 - Matsukawa Tōin: A Painter from Niigata Pref. Who Was Active Mainly in the Meiji Era
- Jun 10, 2026 - Niwayama Kōen: A Maruyama-Shijō School Painter, Active in the Modern Ōsaka Art Circle
- Jun 10, 2026 - Ōba Gakusen: A Japanese Painter Who Had Started His Career as a Painter in the Town of Hagi and Ended up Winning a Reputation in Tokyo During the Meiji Era.
- Jun 05, 2026 - Imao Keinen: A Great Master Who Drew Richly Colorful Bird-and-Flower Paintings in the Modern Kyoto Paintings World
- Jun 05, 2026 - Nakano Kimei : Rinpa School Artist Carrying on Suzuki Kiitsu
- Jun 02, 2026 - Hirao Chikuka: A Painter from Tamba-Sasayama Who Poured his Heart and Soul into the Popularization and Development of Nanga Painting
- Jun 02, 2026 - Mori Kansai: The Last Mori School Star Painter Who Was Called “the Meiji Period’s Maruyama Ōkyo”
- Jun 02, 2026 - Kaneshige Ankō: A Female Japanese-Style Painter in Combat Over Adversity, Master of Kachō-ga
- Jun 02, 2026 - Kikuchi Hōbun: A Master of Cherry Blossom Paintings, One of the Best Four Disciples of Kōno Bairei
- Jun 02, 2026 - Katayama Gashū: The Nihon-ga Painter of Misfortune from Shiga Prefecture
- May 28, 2026 - What Is the Difference Between Maruyama School and Shijō School?
- May 28, 2026 - Maekawa Bunrei: A Master of Kachōga, Active in the Modern Kyōto Art World
- May 28, 2026 - Ikegami Shūho: The Star Japanese Artist Under Araki Kanpo
- May 28, 2026 - Okutani Shūseki: A Painter Who Played a Central Role in Kyōto Painting Circle from Meiji Period to the Early Shōwa Period
- May 28, 2026 - Tanaka Yūbi: The Final Court Painter Active From the Meiji Period to the Early Shōwa Period
- May 21, 2026 - Mizuno Toshikata: The Ukiyo-e Artist Who Survived the Meiji Period
- May 21, 2026 - Hasegawa Gyokuhō and Gyokujun: A Parent and Son Who Had Excellent Painting Techniques and Played Actively in Kyoto
- May 21, 2026 - Nonagase Banka: Japanese Painter Who Was Active Mainly in the “Kokuten” Exhibition
- May 21, 2026 - Kamisaka Sekka: A successor of the Rinpa School at the Modern Age
- May 19, 2026 - Okuhara Seiko: A Female Nanga Painter Who Gained Much Popularity in the Early Meiji Period
- May 18, 2026 - Araki Jippo: Innovative Bird-and-Flower Paintings Challenged by a Conservative Painter
- May 18, 2026 - Nishiyama Hōen / Nishiyama Kan-ei: Shijō School Painters Who Was Active in Osaka from the Late Edo Period to the Meiji Period
- May 18, 2026 - Ukiyo-e Artists Who Painted Musha-e (Ukiyo-e Paintings of Military Commanders)
- May 15, 2026 - History of Ukiyo-e (Japanese Genre Pictures)
- May 15, 2026 - Kitagawa Utamaro: The Master of Bijin-ga of Ukiyo-e Who Fought Against the Regulations of the Shogunate
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(or press ESC or click the overlay)Our Feelings For Kakejiku
The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.
Name Art Nomura
President Tatsuji Nomura
Founded1973
Established1992
Address7-23 Babadori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe city,
Hyougo Prefecture, 655-0021, Japan
Capital10 million yen
URLhttp://nomurakakejiku.com
Our Business
Art Nomura is an art dealer which produces kakejiku (hanging scrolls). We mount many paintings and calligraphic works in kakejiku in my factory. Kakejiku are our main product. We also remount and repair old or damaged kakejiku. We share the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku with people all over the world.
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The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.