In Western countries most books are read from the left side to the right side , but in Japan from the right side to the left side. and, Japanese "Manga pictures" are reversed in Western countries.
Wind God and Thunder God Screens(Fuujin Raijin zu Byoubu)
by Tawaraya Sotatsu.
Edo Period (17th Century)
Kyoto National Museum
This picture is very famous in Japan, and many artists reproduced it.
Wind God and Thunder God
by Ogata Kôrin
Edo Period (1658-1716)
Tokyo National Museum
by Sakai houitsu
Edo Period (1761-1828)
Idemitsu Museum
Link: my Japanes page
