Japan :: Silk

It's fascinating to know that silk grows on a tree. A Mulberry tree. Silk worms make it.

Greet The Sun

Japanese Torii gates were built to greet the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. In these brutally cold New York winter days, I thought I'd conjure up some warmth with this drawing.

Drawing Music :: Taiko Drummers of Japan

Japanese Taiko drumming goes back to 7th century. Back then it was used to communicate commands during battles, or to intimidate the enemy. Taiko drumming was also the religious music of Buddhism and Shintoism. It was played to communicate with nature and call rain for good harvest.