🌸 When Desire Wore Kimono: The Hidden World of Lesbian ShungaHow Edo Japan’s Artists Depicted Female Intimacy with Tenderness, Humor, and Quiet RebellionNov 1Nov 1
🐉 Dragon vs. Tiger: Japan’s Eternal Duel in ArtHow Two Mythic Beasts Became Symbols of Power, Balance & Mastery in Japanese Decorative TraditionsOct 18Oct 18
Why Japanese Scrolls Deserve More Respect — and Higher PricesFor centuries, Japanese hanging scrolls (kakemono or kakejiku) have quietly graced tearooms, temples, and private homes. They were never…Sep 30Sep 30
Why Shunga Wasn’t Porn: Humor, Spirit, and Art in Japan’s Erotic TraditionIn the West, Japanese shunga is often misunderstood — dismissed as “old porn” or taboo ephemera. But to flatten it like that misses the…Sep 2Sep 2
The Many Faces of Shunga: Why This Erotic Art Still Matters By R. TanakaShunga isn’t just a type of erotic art — it’s a window into the heart of Japan’s cultural and human history. Whether it’s heterosexual…Aug 14Aug 14
Why I Sell Shunga: The Honest Journey Behind a Controversial Art Form By R. TanakaFor over six years, I’ve been running a site called Shunga is Art, curating and selling original Japanese erotic artwork — primarily Edo…Jul 28A response icon1Jul 28A response icon1
