Japanese artist’s stunning photograph-esque illustrations look like a charming anime
It’s hard to look at the illustrations of Kouki Ikegami (@winter_parasol) and not feel as if you’re looking at the concept art for a gorgeous…
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Japanese illustrator stuns internet with dramatic two year growth in artistic skill
One look at self-taught Japanese illustrator Toma-to’s (@idoukunn) artwork will have you convinced that the talented artist has been tapping into a natural talent for…
Stop motion artist’s amazing video shows how anime and game figures deal with stay home orders
Winner of an ADC Young Guns 17 award, Kenta Shinohara (@shinohara_kenta) is a truly talented stop motion animator. The creator is known for bringing the…
Japanese artist’s impossibly realistic squid drawings have incredible detail
Japanese artist creates stunningly realistic pen and pencil illustrations Talented illustrator Yuuki Tokuda is well known not only on Twitter and Instagram for his original…
Japanese paper artist turns box of sweets into Studio Ghibli-esque squirrel run bakery
If you’re not familiar with talented papercraft artist and Japanese university student Haruki (@02ESyRaez4VhR2l) by name, you may have seen his numerous celebrated works floating…
Mysterious Japanese convenience store “ruins” could be a Studio Ghibli castle
Anyone who has spent time in Japan will tell you that outside of the multitude of services available at them, convenience stores live up to…
Japanese designer creates incredibly realistic cuddling cat dolls with flesh and bone structure
Just when you thought Japan’s service that turns your pet’s head into a super realistic wearable mask couldn’t be topped, along comes artistic doll maker…
Guy Deliberately Bumping Into Women Regrets It When He Tries It On Pro-Wrestler
Japanese women’s wrestlers can be just as a tough outside the ring–or even tougher, as wrestling legend Chigusa Nagayo proved when she stopped a man…
Metal Gear Singer Shares Delightful Video Of Japanese Train English Announcers Saying Lines Together
If you don’t know talented singer and voice actress from her work on titles such as the Tokyo Ghoul and the Metal Gear Solid and…
Burning Godzilla Piggy Bank Roars And Plays Classic Theme As King Of The Monsters Takes Your Money
Studio Ghibli lovers have been treated to a few awesome piggy banks in the past, including a burping No-Face bank that devours your coins and…
Artist Turns Popular Brands Into Stylish Anime Characters
Canadian artist Sillvi of Sillvi studios has built quite the artistic reputation for turning popular brands–whether they be fast food, social media, or soda–into impressive…
Local Senior Citizens Build Beautiful Straw “Year of The Rat” Guardian In Front Of Shrine
When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…
Convert Your Name To Kanji And Stamp It Your Way With Personalized Japanese Hanko Seals
Often used in lieu of signatures, hanko (personalized seals displaying one’s name) are a necessary means of identification to stamp official documents in everything from…
Unique Texture Thermos Series With Designs Inspired By Japan’s Traditional Art And Nature
Region and season special edition tumblers from Starbucks are always a popular souvenir with overseas visitors, travelers who may want to reflect on the more…
The Tanagokoro, an ultra-minimal wallet for a cashless society
For the ultimate in minimalism, consider the Tanogokoro, a sleek folding wallet that fits snugly into the palm of your hand. The wallet is the…