Source: National Diet Library "NDL Image Bank"
Dragon – an imaginary animal that has colored Japan since ancient times
Dragons are imaginary creatures with a serpent-like body, four legs, horns, and scales. Since ancient times, it has continued to appear as a symbol of Japan culture, such as stories, architectural decorations, and kimono designs.
In this gallery, we have carefully selected expressive and beautiful ukiyo-e paintings and designs of "dragons" selected from the public domain materials of the National Diet Library, and have organized them so that they can be enjoyed from a modern perspective.
How to enjoy this collection
- As an interior poster (printed sales will be supported)
- For digital wallpapers and web materials
- As a cultural material and inspiration
*All images are composed based on public domain materials obtained from the National Diet Library "NDL Image Bank".
