Tsukioka #Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is celebrated as the last great master of #ukiyoe. His works are characterized by a unique blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern influences, reflecting the tumultuous period of the #MeijiRestoration. Yoshitoshi’s prints are known for their vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and expressive depictions of historical and supernatural subjects.

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-08-17-yoshitoshi/

#JapaneseArt

Japan used to have a new year celebration, called #Shōgatsu around the same time. Alas, the traditional Tenpō calendar was completely abandoned in 1873 AD as part of the #MeijiRestoration, and since then Japan has used the Gregorian calendar exclusively.

Due to timezones, Shogatsu would take place on the same date as Seollal. I think Japan should bring back the traditional new year, even point to it as something they have in common with Korea.

Addendum: Since the #ChineseCalendar depends on the exact positions of the sun and moon, traditional New Year celebrations in #Vietnam and #Korea can happen a day earlier than in #China. They use the same calendar, but are in a different time zone; as such, the month might start a day earlier if the #NewMoon happens to fall very close to #midnight.

#Japan would celebrate New Year's Day on the same day as Kore had the government not abandoned the traditional celebrations in the #MeijiRestoration