The vegan rave where everyone devours an edible mandala at a set hour
‘Do you guys like raving’, my partner’s vegan friend asks us. I, for the record, do not. But then he mentions the edible mandala. LIFE…
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Female rally leaders are revitalizing traditional ōendan cheer groups in Japan
When I began studying Japanese, I felt at odds with the common term “ganbatte” (written in Japanese as 頑張って). Often translated as “do your best,”…
The Sudden Mood Swings of Hidekichi’s Pets
If you have a cat or dog, you know they’re an endless source of amazement. You can find a never-ending stream of cat and dog…
3D-printed Cyber Wagashi fuses futuristic design and traditional Japanese sweets
Creative company Konel Inc. has announced they will be participating in the futuristic Open Meals project with a new twist on traditional Japanese sweets called…
Japanese Photographer Snaps Charming Scene Of Cats Playing On Cherry Blossom Tree
While cherry blossom season in Japan brings with it a number of sakura-themed beverages and treats, for photographer and mother Chikushi (@chikushi_22, it brings a…
Realistic Cat Head Rice Balls Are A Feline Masterpiece Of Onigiri Art
With a wide variety of fillings and flavors (tuna mayonnaise, fried chicken, pickled plum, and even cake), onigiri, or rice balls, are a very popular…
UK Museum sets up Hinamatsuri dolls to celebrate the Japanese Festival
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has put up two sets of Hinamatsuri dolls in celebration of the Japanese festival. The display, which is sponsored by…
Test your Japanese woodcutting skills at this workshop in Leeds, UK
Try out your hand at making Japanese artwork by taking part in this woodcut printing course that is going ahead on February 23rd, March 10th…
Experience a three dimensional mandala at Kyōto’s Tōji Temple
Established in 794 by Emperor Kammu, Tōji temple along with Sai-ji temple were the only two temples permitted by the emperor to stand within the…
Manga artist discovers that his cat’s fur pattern is a readable barcode
KyuryuZ is an illustrator and artist who posts “original cat manga” on his Twitter account. Earlier this month, in a Tweet which has over 210,000…
Student Designs Bicycle Using Traditional Japanese Interlocking Woodwork
Kigumi is a traditional Japanese craft of that interlocks wooden joints. The intricate type of carpentry uses no nails, screws, or glue and often produces…
Discover The Creativity And Variety of Japanese Masks at The 8th Tokyo Mask Festival
From Noh masks, traditional fox masks and devil masks to contemporary mask creations like realistic animal masks and kigurumi masks, not to mention masked idols,…
Photographer’s Stunning Pictures Of Snow Blanketed Kyoto Will Spirit You Away
Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful…
Why is this University Art Student’s One-Piece Trending?
Tokyo Tama Art University’s @sakamoto_entame’s creativity and flexible fashion views have Twitter users buzzing with one of her latest works. Check out some images she…
Japanese Artist Depicts Strength Of Para Athletes Through Beautiful Ink Samurai Portraits
An effort to popularize para-sports in Japan titled the Para Plus Project has recently launched in Japan. The project depicts para-athletes and the world of…