Photographer captures stunning shots of sea of flowers at shrine’s purification fountain
Gyoda Hachiman shrine is located in Gyoda city, Saitama prefecture. The shrine has had a monthly event held since April, 2021 where they display a…
Art
What a shiny, well-polished faucet… Or is it? Talented Japanese pencil artist fools us again
Prodigiously talented pencil artist Kohei Ohmori (大森浩平 kōhei ōmori) is a master at creating photo-realistic illustrations. He’s particularly fond of drawing shiny, metallic surfaces. Some…
Japanese sand artist brings ancient pottery to life with adorable sand sculptures
When Japanese Twitter user Keiko Otohata (@otsuhata) shared a photo of a cute sand structure her husband made, she apparently didn’t expect it to garner…
Photographer shows that Kyoto’s non-major attractions are just as gorgeous with stunning autumn shots
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) is known for capturing breathtaking photography around the Kyoto area, particularly in shots that display its natural beauty throughout its very…
Traditional Japanese paper cutting artist uses changing scenery to beautifully paint her work with colors of nature
Kirie, or traditional Japanese paper cutting, can produce some truly gorgeous art. Relying on painstaking and intricately carved designs, the art form can add a…
Shinjuku’s giant 3-D cat will now regularly greet and speak to crowds every 15 minutes
Commuters in Tokyo most recently had their eyes fixated on the sky when a mysterious Junji Ito-esque floating head hovered over the city, but before…
Beautiful digital art paints the teamLab Forest in Fukuoka with the colors of autumn
The digital art group teamLab recently opened a new exhibit, Forest Fukuoka, in Fukuoka City. It first opened last year, in 2020, and starting from…
Japanese manga artist shares helpful trick to drawing consistent backgrounds from all angles
As many artists will tell you, it can often be the little things in illustration that prove to be the most difficult. Things that we…
Scented paints provide the perfect way to add a special touch to postcards and crafts
Many people haven’t seen in person their family and friends who don’t live near them for some time, since the pandemic began over a year…
The cutest bird in Japan gets turned into wiener-wearing high school delinquent rice balls
Often hailed as “the cutest bird in Japan”, the long-tailed tit, or shima enaga as it is known in Japanese, has cultivated quite the large…
Japan’s all new circus team ‘CIRQUEWORK’ debuts in Tokyo this October
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du Soleil stage performance, then I envy you. The entertainment company…
Photographer shows why Nara’s deer are the “messengers of the gods” by finding most stylish deer ever
The free-roaming deer of Nara Park in Nara, Japan (said to contain at least 1,500 wild deer that sometimes wander into train stations and use…
Sumida Aquarium gets spooky with jellyfish ‘ghost’ exhibition
If you already thought jellyfish we’re sinister enough with their immortality and toxicity, this Spooktober, Sumida Aquarium is holding special exhibition ‘Jellyfish and Halloween’ that…
Gorgeous drinking glasses change the color of dancing autumn leaves based on temperature
Traditional Japanese tableware maker Shun Japan has really been on a roll in adding some color to your favorite beverages with their series of drinking…
Japanese comedian’s stunning pop-up Demon Slayer animation brings Inosuke into the real world
Especially following the record-breaking success of its feature film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, fans of mega popular anime and manga…