The Spirit of Budo

An exhibition that seeks the understanding of viewers about the brief history of Japanese martial arts, from the battlefield combat techniques (bujutsu) to popular sports or physical exercise tempering body and spirit (budo) is on show at the National Gallery for Foreign Art in Sofia until October 14. The exhibition The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan's Martial Arts is organized by the Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria and The Japan Foundation against a background of strong overseas interest in Japan's martial-arts culture.
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Big in Japan

When you’re big in Japan, imagine how big you must look in Vilnius! The first major exhibition of Japanese contemporary art in Lithuania is a fact and the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) is very proud to present it to the art-loving public. The Big in Japan exhibition runs through August 16 and features works by four distinguished Japanese artists: Yayoi Kusama, Hiraki Sawa, Go Watanabe and the artistic duo Paramodel. Parallel to the show, CAC is also presenting the 11th edition of the European Eyes on Japan/Japan Today photography exhibition.
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