Yoko Yamamoto's Photo World

Nippon Renaissance - traditional aesthetics in modern Japan

Through the images in this series of photographs Yoko examines the place of traditional Japanese culture and aesthetics in the modern world.  She documents Noh, Kabuki, Bushido Swordsmanship and Martial Arts, Zen Gardens, Cherry Blossom, Geisha etc.

 

Bushido: Nodachi Genryu

4.1NodachiJigenryu — photograph 1

Bushido: Seiunsha

4.2Bushido — photograph 1

Karate: Shorinjiryu

Karate — photograph 1

Noh Theatre

4.3.1Noh — photograph 1

Kabuki Theatre

4.3.2Kabuki — photograph 1

Zen Gardens

4.3.3GardenofGods — photograph 1

Pottery: Takafumi Saigo

4.3Saigosan — photograph 1
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