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Kanji Collection

Kanji, the intricate characters of Japanese writing, are a captivating symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage

Background imageKanji Collection: Sinograms, Japanese writing characters, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Sinograms, Japanese writing characters, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Background imageKanji Collection: Wood | 木 | Mu

Wood | 木 | Mu
Thoth Adan

Background imageKanji Collection: Water | 水 | Shui

Water | 水 | Shui
Thoth Adan

Background imageKanji Collection: Metal | 金 | Jin

Metal | 金 | Jin
Thoth Adan

Background imageKanji Collection: Fire | 火 | Huo

Fire | 火 | Huo
Thoth Adan

Background imageKanji Collection: Erde | 土 | Tu

Erde | 土 | Tu
Thoth Adan

Background imageKanji Collection: Japan, Tokyo, Japanese Writing on Restaurant Paper Lantern

Japan, Tokyo, Japanese Writing on Restaurant Paper Lantern

Background imageKanji Collection: Koyasan, Kii penisula, Japan

Koyasan, Kii penisula, Japan

Background imageKanji Collection: Japanese Soaker

Japanese Soaker
Mike Melnotte

Background imageKanji Collection: A man in green army jacket on a monument on the top of Mount Hua

A man in green army jacket on a monument on the top of Mount Hua, a granite peaked mountain (2160m) in the Shaanxi Province, China

Background imageKanji Collection: A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha - the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines

A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha - the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines
A stone pillar which reads Kasuga Taisha, the name of one of Naras most famous Shinto Shrines, Japan

Background imageKanji Collection: Decoration barrels of sake are often found on display at Japanese shrines to represent

Decoration barrels of sake are often found on display at Japanese shrines to represent the connection that alcohol has in bringing people closer to the Gods

Background imageKanji Collection: DENMAN WALDO ROSS (1853-1935). American painter and art collector. Oil on canvas

DENMAN WALDO ROSS (1853-1935). American painter and art collector. Oil on canvas, c1926, by Kanji Nakamura

Background imageKanji Collection: Japonaiserie: The Bridge in the Rain (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Japonaiserie: The Bridge in the Rain (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1765644 Japonaiserie: The Bridge in the Rain (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 73.3x53.8 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Background imageKanji Collection: Japonaiserie: Flowering Plum Orchard (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Japonaiserie: Flowering Plum Orchard (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas)
1765642 Japonaiserie: Flowering Plum Orchard (after Hiroshige), Paris, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 55x46 cm; Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Paris)

Background imageKanji Collection: Kyoto, Japan - Pagoda of Yasaka

Kyoto, Japan - Pagoda of Yasaka Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKanji Collection: Giant kanji characters telling drivers this is a no parking zone, Fukui City, Japan

Giant kanji characters telling drivers this is a no parking zone, Fukui City, Japan


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Kanji, the intricate characters of Japanese writing, are a captivating symbol of Japan's rich cultural heritage. In bustling Tokyo, vibrant restaurant paper lanterns proudly display kanji, inviting passersby to indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine. Journeying to Koyasan on the serene Kii Peninsula, one can find kanji etched onto ancient stone pillars at the revered Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara. The tranquil ambiance continues as you soak in a traditional Japanese soaker while savoring the earthy flavors of matcha powder. Exploring further, decorative barrels of sake grace the sacred grounds of shrines across Japan, paying homage to centuries-old traditions. On Mount Hua's summit stands a monument adorned with kanji and guarded by a man in a green army jacket - an unexpected fusion between cultures. Even beyond Japan's borders, artists like Denman Waldo Ross have been captivated by kanji's allure. His oil paintings such as "Japonaiserie: The Bridge in the Rain" and "Japonaiserie: Flowering Plum Orchard" transport viewers to Paris where they experience an artistic interpretation of these mesmerizing characters. In Kyoto, amidst its timeless beauty lies the majestic Pagoda of Yasaka - an architectural marvel that showcases grandiose kanji symbols against a backdrop steeped in history. And let us not forget Fukui City's giant Kanji characters boldly reminding drivers that it is indeed a no parking zone. Kanji transcends language barriers; it encapsulates Japan's essence and invites all who encounter it on their journey through this enchanting land to delve deeper into its profound culture and embrace its mesmerizing charm.