Edo
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Mario, Pokémon, Link, Star Fox and more are brought to life through the same process used 200 years ago.
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The little known daughter of ukiyo-e legend Hokusai is the main character in this animated featured film.
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Just be sure you’re wearing proper 19th-century attire – you don’t want to get any funny looks.
Prized traditional woodblock prints age even more gracefully when they’re recreated in shades of wine.
We’ve all heard the old adage, “No two snowflakes are alike.” While the saying may be old, this book from Edo era Japan—featuring 86 drawings of snow crystals—may be older.
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