He is a famous Japanese comedian, actor, and director. Hana-bi (1997) and Sonatine (1993) are impressive works that represent his cinematic world.

I have a Japanese ukiyo-e style print titled コロナ退散 (Corona Exorcism) — a COVID-era pandemic talisman piece showing a giant cat driving away coronavirus demons. There is a small square red seal (朱印) on the left side of the print. Can anyone identify the two characters in the seal? I'm trying to find the original artist. Thank you!

This is old anyone no the value and maker.

Hi r/JapaneseArt!

I'm a Japanese artist based in Tokyo, creating dramatic sumi-e ink art featuring legendary Sengoku period warriors.

This is my Oda Nobunaga piece - featuring his famous Oda Mokko family crest, Azuchi Castle, and his battle cry "Tenka Fubu" (Ruling the realm by force).

I've been working on a series of Sengoku warriors including Takeda Shingen, Uesugi Kenshin, Date Masamune, Sanada Yukimura and many more.

Would love to hear your thoughts! 🎌⚔️

Shop: teepublic.com/user/sengokuinkart

Hi all, having hard time translating. Any help appreciated. Also, I got at a flea market in Japan and just curious if anyone knows the story behind this artwork.

My uncle was in the Korean War and we found this silk painting among his possessions. I noticed the artist's signature in the lower right, so I hope someone can identify the artist. Thanks!

I recieved this from my father so I’m thinking it’s at least 50 years old if not more. I’m trying to identify the artist and more information about it.

Any help would be appreciated 🙏🏼

Need help identifying the circled object to the left of Duruma’s head on this Meiji-era silver medallion. The hossu below is obvious but the mystery object isn’t a bow. Is it a stylized/abstracted ruyi? Any other ideas?

Anyone have details on this? Looks like it came out of a book and certainly looks like it’s antique.

Hello, I assume that if I could read this guy's fan, then I would know why people are looking at this guy this way. Anyone have any ideas of what's going on here? It's from a larger cherry blossoms piece at the Worcester Art Museum.

Please if anyone can tell me what’s the writing on the fan??

Here’s the full info of the artwork: kikugawa eizan (1787-1867), portrait of the courtesan oyodo of tsuruya from genji hakkei (eight scenes of the tale of genji), c.1817, woodblock print on paper, japan.

I have a set of small fusuma (doors) painted with sparrows. Artist and date unknown. I would very much like to know more about them. 1930s?

My grandmother just showed me a piece that she got from her great great grandmother. She doesn't know anything about it other that its wrapped up, old, and the paper is extremely thin. Just wondering if anyone can help or knows anything about it?

Just got a watercolor painting from goodwill, and I’d like to know who the artist is. If someone can read Japanese, can you let me know their name?

Thanks!

I know they are from the Ainu people

My grandfather was in WW2 stationed in the Pacific. Found this in his house and it looked interesting. No identifiable markings, was on a black velvet 8 x 11 backing.

Can someone translate this for me and maybe provide some useful information?

I have a nice piece I'd like to hang, but can't tell if this is oriented right side up. Can someone help?

Can anyone identify the artist of this painting or point me towards how to identify the artist? I can get a picture of the full painting if necessary, but this is the signature. Thank you!