from the floating world
浮世から
A Japan blog with a focus on the traditional. Expressing the wa (和) aesthetic in images both historic and modern.
I will do monthly features when I have the time. You can view past features at the link below.
浮世から
A Japan blog with a focus on the traditional. Expressing the wa (和) aesthetic in images both historic and modern.
I will do monthly features when I have the time. You can view past features at the link below.
Kabuki – Shunkyō Kagami Jishi 1910s by Blue Ruin1 on Flickr.
A Kabuki dancer as the rampaging spirit of a shishi (mythical lion), who falls asleep after sporting among the peonies, only to be awoken by two kochō (butterflies) that tease him mercilessly as he angrily tries to catch them. He works himself into a mighty rage, flinging his luxuriant mane around in a fury of movement.
Lion guardian at Tamura Shrine (by beergator)
shishi guarding Itsukushima Jinja; Japan by xopherlance on Flickr.
Bandō Tamasaburō V in the role of the shishi (a lion) in the kabuki play kagamijishi
if you are interested in kabuki you can watch a video of him playing that role (and doing an amazing job i think) here: youtube
I suggest watching the video!
Shishi Remix (by Jim Atwood)
