Find 500 Years of History in Okayama’s Picturesque Kurashiki
John Carroll for JAPAN Forward It is a somewhat curious experience walking through the streets of the Bikan old merchant district in Kurashiki, the second…
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Illustrator’s Beautiful Cross Sections of Grandparents’ House Makes Japanese Twitter Wistfully Nostalgic
Yuuri (@tenkichi1212) is a freelance illustrator who works on concept art for games and anime among other projects. But the art that got her noticed…
Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Popsicle Packaging Into Awesome Winged Super Hero
Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) loves Japanese snacks and sweets just as much as the rest of us, but he appears to…
Miniature Artist Makes Amazingly Realistic and Detailed Japanese Inn for Tiny People
This little crevice at the bottom of the wall has a fantastic view out of its window. For that reason, some tiny people have turned…
teamLab’s Digital Art Exhibitions Take Over Abandoned Japanese Bathhouse Ruins and Forest
Japanese digital art collective teamLab have become known for their elaborate and stunning exhibits which create an art experience like no other. Their exhibitions in…
Californian Duo Brings Kabuki-Inspired Play to Edinburgh Fringe
by JAPAN Forward KabukiMA, a theatrical troupe which practices and promotes Japanese theatre in the West, will premiere a unique rendition of Narukami Thunder God,…
World’s Largest Diorama Theme Park Opening In Japan, Features Sailor Moon And Evangelion Worlds
Scheduled to open next spring, Small Worlds Tokyo aims to be the largest indoor minature/diorama theme park in the world. The theme park, which clocks…
Japanese Body Paint Artist Hikaru Cho Shows Off Surreal Animal-Human Creations At New Exhibit
Japanese artist Hikaru Cho has made quite the creative reputation for herself with surreal artwork, most notably her reality bending body painting that sometimes looks…
‘50 Years of Go Nagai’ Exhibit Coming to the Ueno Royal Museum in September 2019
The 50 Years of Go Nagai exhibit celebrating half a century’s work by Japanese manga artist Go Nagai, 73, will open on September 14 at…
Samurai Sword Quality Knives Inspired By The Blades Of Famous Japanese Swordsmen
Nikken Cutlery makes their home in the town of Seki, Gifu prefecture. Seki is famous for its rich tradition and history of samurai sword making,…
Purr Your Battery To 100% With These Realistic Cat Head Mobile Chargers
You can always count on Japanese oddity and bookstore to surprise you with a number of quirky cat-related goods. Recently they’ve stocked up on cat-motif…
Celebrate 50 Years Of Art And The New Picasso Pavilion At The Hakone Open-Air Museum
Hakone is one of the most sought-after destinations for both domestic and international travelers in Japan. Famous for its soothing hot springs and natural beauty,…
Cowboy Bebop’s Spike and Faye Come Alive With These Dynamically Posed Figures
With a live-action remake in the works, the popularity of Shinichiro Watanabe’s classic anime Cowboy Bebop is only growing. Just last year, a Cowboy Bebop…
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] Japanese Duo Glim Spanky Raise Their Game
Daniel Robson for JAPAN Forward Performing for their third time at the Fuji Rock Festival, Glim Spanky is the quintessential band for a festival set…
Paper Artist’s Heart Wrenching Scrolling Animation About an Elderly Couple Has Left Japanese Twitter in Shambles
Shinrashinge is an artist that has gained plenty of attention online for his amazing animations which combine drawing with amazing paper art skills (as well…