Traditional Japanese Candy Craft Produces Lollipops That Are Too Beautiful To Eat
Amezaiku, or the art of Japanese candy craft, has long been a part of Japan’s traditional culture. Artisans have been making crafted candy since the…
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Japanese Figure Maker’s Vitruvian Man Is Here To Beat The Hell Out Of Your Other Toys
Sometimes it’s just not enough to have super hero and anime figures duke it out, you’ve got to add some historical and artistic firepower to…
Color Your Room With Gorgeous Flowers Made From Pencil Shavings
Perhaps not all of us grab a pencil when we need to jot something down, but the act of sharpening one became a source of…
Easily Dabble In Traditional Japanese Art With Colorful Paper Bonsai Kits
Bonsai is a Japanese art form that symbolizes Japanese aesthetics. An art in which living trees are grown and shaped in compartments in the desired…
Ryuseiha School Of Ikebana: The Modern Art Of Japanese Flower Arrangement
The art of Japanese flower arrangement, or ikebana (生花), is said to have taken form during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), although its precise origin is…
Master Japanese Painter’s Bird Artwork Turned Into Gorgeously Iced Cookies
Jakuchu Ito (伊藤 若冲, 1716-1800) is considered one of Japan’s master painters from Japan’s isolationist Edo period. While many of his works, hanging scroll paintings…
This Man’s Mind-Blowing LEGO Pop-Up Book Of Himeji Castle Is A Folding Beauty
We’ve seen some truly mind-blowing artistry from LEGO enthusiasts in the past. Whether it is crafting a music box that plays the beautiful tunes of…
Classic Works Of Art Re-imagined With An Anime Aesthetic
Even if it doesn’t necessarily make it better, give something an anime makeover and you can at least make it interesting. Beyond putting everything under…
Japanese Paper Artist Creates Incredibly Intricate Works Based On Literature
Just because you’re not good at drawing, doesn’t mean you can’t have a future as a successful artist. If you think we’re wrong, just look…
Epic Mashup Recasts One Piece, One Punch Man, And Other Anime Favorites As The Avengers
It’s pretty hard for One Piece to get any bigger than it already is. The record shattering manga and anime series is a monster in…
Translucent Sea-Inspired Jewelry Are The Unique Creations Of One Japanese Artist
Jewelry acts as the last finishing touches to our outfits, and while many of us opt for simple, subtle accessories, there are also the bright…
Ukiyo-e Rendition Of Civil War Puts A Samurai Twist On Captain America And Iron Man
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Japan were treated to a pleasant surprise when, after developing a reputation for delayed theatrical releases, when Captain…
Japanese Artist Merges Women And Nature In Stunning Oil Paintings
Modern Japan may commonly be thought of as the home to large cities with high-tech, sci-fi-esque qualities, but looking at its long history, it is…
870 Years And 55 Generations: A Look At Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewer
Sake means a lot of different things to different people. Hangovers, the perfect complement to fine Japanese dining, celebration are among the many things that…
This Fish Tank Has An Air Bubble That Grows Plants For Fish
Most of us would imagine a fishbowl to be clear and round, while a fish tank to be a large, rectangular prism. But it’s often…