Photographer explores Japanese countryside with shots that look like anime stills
If you follow talented photographer Akine Coco (Twitter, Instagram), you’ll soon be rewarded with colorful shots that explore the beauty and nostalgic charm of the…
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Pokémon-themed fossil exhibition travels to museums across Japan
The National Museum of Nature and Science is revitalising regions across Japan by introducing unique collaborative exhibitions to local museums. The first collaboration will see…
Kakushin Nishihara explores sonic expression with the traditional Japanese biwa
Living in Japan, you quickly realize the country has its version of many things you grew up with in the West. Its own style of…
Goodglas Japan’s bubbly penguin glasses are the perfect drinkware to chill out with
Goodglas Japan has made their name with a series of 3D art bubbly glasses that allow you to transform your drinkware into adorable beverage buddies….
Japanese project fuses art and Braille blocks to “create new paths” for the visually impaired
Japanese tech entertainment label HYTEK has launched the STREET ART LINE PROJECT to “create new paths” for the visually impaired through the power of art….
Capsule toy maker turns popular bento food into adorable miniature plushies
When it comes to covering every nook and cranny of the sometimes incredibly niche world of Japanese capsule toys, Qualia has quite the resume. In…
Rhizomatiks’ “CryptoArt-Experiment” to visualize ecological cost, foster debate on NFT art
A Japanese company dedicated to creating large-scale commercial and artistic projects using both the arts and technology, Rhizomatiks is famous for its association with the…
In praise of Masato Hara, legendary film producer, who has died at 89
Masato Hara 原正人, the legendary film producer who worked with Akira Kurosawa, Nagisa Oshima and other leading Japanese filmmakers in a seven-decade career, died of…
Artist union 7dimension2020 releases acidgraphics and NFTs during the pandemic
Technology is bending the limits of what was formally thought to be impossible. Just seeing how the world responded to pandemic shutdowns made this clear….
Japanese maple Kit Kats fight plastic waste with paper packaging and animal artwork
While Japanese Kit Kats are often lauded for their wide variety of flavors, such as some aged in Scottish whisky barrels for 180 days, since…
Icing artist’s Psyduck sweets are so cute they’ll give you a headache
You may remember WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) for the absolutely awesome and adorable icing and cookie artistry the account shares, including these delightful Animal Crossing cookies…
Aromatic vegetable crayons gives kids a safe and even tasty artistic experience
It may only be a problem with the youngest of children and remedied with a watchful parental eye, but crayons definitely possess a colorful but…
TikTok and Toho team up for the TikTok TOHO Film Festival 2021 – entries now open!
The short movie application ‘TikTok’ and movie theatre company Toho Co., Ltd. have announced a new film festival – TikTok TOHO Film Festival 2021 –…
Traditional Japanese shibori eco bags stretch to fit your shopping
Growing initiatives to be more eco-friendly, as well as the introduction of fees for plastic bags at supermarkets and convenience stores, has led to a…
No computer graphics?! Pocari Sweat’s uplifting new commercial stuns through technical skill
“What, this isn’t CG? It’s too amazing.” “I think this should be considered as a work of art. It’s simply wonderful.” “This video is so…