Teimei

Looks cool to me, as a milennial . The samurai with the rubber ducky is probably made by a quite famous Japanese artist (forgot the name), who is kown for his hyperrealistic samurai statues in quirky situations.

Yup, seems like it.

I will also be staying at this hotel.

I am gonna be honest, it´s a bit above my paygrade. But surely a wonderful hotel.

Cool. We probably meet there than!

Hi Folks, is anybody else here attending this year´s event in Utrecht? Bought my Early Bird Tickets today. https://www.japanartfair.com/

And i will arrive in Japan the day it´s ending gosh dangit!

I used to own one, never really warmed up to the shape.

Shimazu Mon... maybe. Also often described as Jumonji or Kutsuwa, whatever you prefer i guess !

Honda Aoi Mon

That will be useful on my trip to Japan next year!

I use plain unscented tissues. Cheap, easy to buy and you don´t need to wash them.

Thats the old location in Dahlem, which is now used as the research center. The new location in Mitte is quite more elaborate with interactive panels, sound and light features. Definitely worth a visit or two ! Fun fact: It´s the basement of an retirement home.

Hi Peter, maybe some kind of fire damage / corrosion problem in the past?

Hi Mark, that was actually my first "real" tsuba i ever bought.