Maiko Return to Kyoto Stage After COVID-Caused Absence
“I’m very happy to be on stage,” said a 17-year-old maiko from East Gion, expressing the sentiments of everyone present. The Sankei Shimbun, JAPAN Forward…
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Visiting the Gallery SAJIMA- KAPPA SAN Exhibition in Kamakura
On a hot day of the Japanese summer, I decided to take a spontaneous trip to one of my favorite places in Japan, Kamakura. I didn’t…
Photographer commemorates final Miyajima Fireworks with stunning Itsukushima Shrine shot
Most large summer events and festivals in Japan, including much anticipated fireworks shows, have been cancelled as a preventative measure due to the ongoing pandemic….
Photographer captures Kyoto’s majestic Tateiwa rock standing against burning red sky
Due to the ongoing pandemic, restrictions in travel have made trips to scenic spots around Japan, such as in Kyoto, a difficult endeavor for the…
Cup Noodle shows how their new cat and fox lid covers can fill in for summer homework projects
Earlier this year, instant noodle maker Nissin announced a simple packaging change to their flagship Cup Noodle ramen. In an effort to cut down on…
Be the brightest team member whilst working from home with CARRY THE SUN solar lights
There were times when we could only dream of an ideal job that would allow us to work from the comfort of our own home,…
Illustrator and anime character designer Ilya Kuvshinov’s solo exhibition: “CRYSTALLINE”
Ilya Kuvshinov Ilya Kuvshinov is a top illustrator and contemporary artist, famous for his work as a character designer for the animated film The Wonderland…
Baking artists My Neighbor Totoro bread has a charming change when sliced open
There’s just something about Totoro, the large and furry icon of Studio Ghibli’s beloved film My Neighbor Totoro, that seems to translate perfectly into the…
Photographer shows the healing nature of Japanese shrine’s purification pond in one shot
Located in Ibaraki prefecture, Kashima Jingu (Kashima Shrine) is one of Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines, and a well sought out spot for tourism and pilgrimages….
Photographer captures majestic shot of Mt. Fuji in swirling sea of colorful clouds
The imagery we refer to as a sea of clouds typically only happens when all the climate conditions are fulfilled at the same time. The…
‘Paper Insects’ exhibition proves that art can come from the smallest things and simplest materials
Takuji Saito and Kensuke Saito are two generations of craftsmen who create fairytale-like worlds using only paper. They create intricate paper cutouts of insects that…
Sony’s Sci-Fi Prototyping exhibit visualises Tokyo in 2050
Despite the fact that Japan’s economic bubble burst way back in the 90’s, Tokyo is still seen by many as a city from the future….
Hyperrealist sculptor Yusuke Okada pays tribute to avant-garde artist Tarō Okamoto in his solo exhibition
Yusuke Okada is a special effects artist and sculptor who has shown that he can step up to the challenge, no matter what it calls…
Japanese artist’s simple obon holiday illustration has cat lovers around the world in tears
Observed as a summer holiday season from August 13th to 16th, Obon is the Japanese Buddhist custom of honoring ancestors who have passed away, rooted…
Origami inspired pet houses will give your furry friend a stylish abode
Japanese companies Netco and TENEO have collaborated to dream up these charming pet houses using traditional origami techniques, and begun a crowdfunding project to realize…