The White Country unveiled: Interview with team behind unconventional Hokkaido tourism video
“I think I found myself in this land” Last month, the Hokkaido Tourism Organization unveiled a new video on their official website, Good Day Hokkaido….
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Goa trance electronic music K.U.R.O. is helping audiophiles rediscover Buchla synthesizers
If you walk down the streets of Kobe, Japan for long enough, you’re bound to come across a labyrinth of shōtengai 商店街, or shopping arcades….
Flowers by NAKED returns to Nijō Castle, lighting up the grounds in all the colours of Spring
Japanese creative art and design agency, NAKED inc., may have one of the quirkiest names in the industry, but don’t judge them by that –…
Enjoy your very own cherry blossom viewing from home with this sakura ikebana set
If you’ve been itching to view the Cherry Blossoms but would rather avoid the big crowds that often gather under the trees, we understand. But…
Maiko artshop: Japanese artist Kawakami Tetsuya draws Illustrations of Maiko
One of my recent hobbies is to scroll through the Instagram feed, discover new artists, entertaining posts, and innovative styles. That is how I stumbled…
Spice up your fragrance game with beautiful fallen leaf paper incense by historic maker
Japan’s Awaji Island holds a rich tradition of crafting some of the most highly praised incense in the country. Founded in 1993, incense maker Kunjudo…
Shibuya & Kyoto art cultures unite in “Asachill presents SHIBUYAGION- Group Exhibition”
Kyoto pop icon Asachill Some of our long-term grape Japan readers may recall model, singer, artist, Harajuku fashion leader and Kyoto pop icon Asachill. We…
Elegant sakura Japanese sake cups bloom into colorful cherry blossoms with chilled sake
With sakura season fast approaching in Japan, many are longing to celebrate the country’s beautiful cherry blossoms by celebrating with hanami, or flower viewing parties…
New mystery anthology cover illustration offers a witty twist on the “Toast of Tardiness” trope
出会いすぎる曲がり角 A corner of too-frequent encounters If you’re into manga and anime, you’ve probably seen it before. The so-called “Toast of Tardiness” trope in which…
Sotoko: the Japanese artist who draws minimalistic illustrations of short-haired girls
A few months ago, I came upon a Japanese artist’s Instagram page: @e.sotoko. The minimalistic illustrations immediately captured my heart, so I decided to follow…
Japanese kimono coordinator ties awesome Evangelion-inspired obi knots
Japanese kimono are often praised for the beauty and elegance found in their design, but what really ties them together (pun intended) is their obi….
New Naaan bread clocks made from real bread take inspiration from Dali and a Japanese pun
PAMPSHADE by Yukiko Morita is a brand of handmade goods that literally light up the life of bread lovers. The company’s name, a hybrid of…
Stylish cats mugs purr into different colors depending on the temperature of your drink
As many cat lovers know, drinkware can be a source of frustration between our feline friends and their human companions–particularly when cats seem dead-set on…
Anri Okada’s “Soñar dentro de la tierra,” exhibition is a blend of fantasy and realism
A lot of cultures blend seamlessly. For instance, American and Canadian cultures are surprisingly similar. Moreover, the formation of the EU in 1993 expedited the…
Experience Japan’s abandoned ruins in exhibition featuring work of 15 photographers
As we go through our day-to-day lives in cities and towns teeming with life, there are places that exist alongside them that are completely devoid…