Japanese artist breathes new life to withered flowers through beautiful illustrations
The best artists aren’t limited by traditional mediums. One of the best displays of a creative mind is being able to look at elements from…
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Japanese photographer captures ethereal image of “the castle in the clouds” at night
Did you know that there are several castles in Japan known as “castles in the sky”? When the weather conditions are just right, a sea…
Japanese baking artist cooks up chocolate bread buff bear bodybuilders for Valentine’s Day
You may remember talented “bread illustration artist” Ran (@konel_bread) for her awesome baked goods that cleverly recreate her son’s drawings. Recently Ran attracted a lot…
Studio Ghibli Theme Park will have it’s own real life Howl’s Moving Castle
While Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that an official theme park for the beloved animation studio would be opening up in Japan, the…
Interview with Dimension Girl and Metro Mew character designer HYPERSPACE
Dimension Girl ?地球やわらか有機物受肉プラン✨（おやつ持参）起動しました step 1/7 pic.twitter.com/SmnRsP212K — 亜空間こねる⚡️次元少女 (@dimegir) February 24, 2019 The story of Dimension Girl Coneru = Hyperspace (or in Japanese, 亜空間こねる⚡️次元少女 Akūkan Coneru…
Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
Slither into seafood dishes with Japanese ceramic tentacle and eel spoons
While Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard seems pretty happy to make just about any sort of animal-themed good, their ventures into ocean seem to have…
Rakugo, a Revival: A Revealing Look At Japan’s Continuing Love Affair with Laughter
Will Fee, for JAPAN Forward The Japanese traditional comedic art form called rakugo has only grown in popularity in the 21st Century. Are there stylistic…
This just in: it’s officially impossible to accomplish anything with cats in the house
Remote work is on the rise in recent months. While it’s great to experience meetings in your pajamas, there are actually some downsides to consider….
Mother of a child with autism remembers her special New Year’s gift
If you live in a western country, you likely have seen your fair share of Christmas cards. Indeed, the time-honored tradition of wearing an awkward…
Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
Artist’s snow dogs look just as cute as the real deal
In January 2021, Japan underwent a severe cold wave nationwide, resulting in rare snowfall in the Kyushu region. There have been many posts about people…
Perfectly timed shots of Gifu Castle are an ode to Japanese historical leaders
Earlier this month, Japanese photographer Hisa (@hisa0808) tweeted two photos of Gifu castle in Gifu prefecture, and they’ve gotten a lot of attention not just…
Japanese illustrator Tsunzaki’s genius character designs for inhumans trying to pass as humans
Characters with a hidden side or a secret have always been a staple of fiction and art but in the last half-century or so, the…
Japanese artist creates adorable “baby naan bread” plushie that even has a blankie
Japanese illustrator and stuffed animal maker Mochipan (@mochipan1115) has a true talent for turning what would normally be a tasty snack into surprisingly adorable plushies….