This Sumi-e is one that we found on the main river that cuts through Izumi Settsu, specifically a small branch near the river mouth in the Senri Hills sub-region. It’ll be directly east of Muko ...

The Chinese ceramic industry experienced a period of considerable growth and innovation under the Song Dynasties. One innovation was a move to coal rather than wood firing in large scale kilns.

A mother Mandarin duck shows her babies how to take their first flight out of the safety of the nest. The ducks show courage and one-by-one, they learn how to flap their wings and land safely on ...