Sakura and snow: MVK hosts a festival of Japanese art

The visitors’ onslaught remains strong. Even a dramatic cold snap with wind and snow failed to cool the Muscovites’ interest in exquisite floral compositions by Moscow's Sogetsu and Ikebana Ikenobo studios that are nothing short of incredible.

DIY Bonsai: a crash course from the guru. Valentin Soldatov, Executive Director of Moscow Bonsai Center, offers tips to bonsai enthusiasts.

Time stands still here. Moving stones with Igor Grishin, Fifth Dan master, President of the Go Federation

Crisp outlines and delicate colors.

Kimonos, silk paintings and origami...

It wouldn't be Japanese if it weren’t high-tech, right?

Satisfying those sushi cravings.

The exhibition really sends cameras snapping.

Only two more days left. Two days filled with art demonstrations, master classes and all things Japanese. Irasshaimasu!

Source: International Exhibition of Calligraphy