Fantasy
Mikel Cresson (@mikel_cresson) is a member of Rusty Puppet, a collective of steampunk and fantasy enthusiasts who do everything from cosplay to board games. That…
Famous for nemophila Do you know the Hitachi Seaside Park located in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture? The park is famous for its nemophila flowers (Nemophila…
If you’ve been reading manga or watching anime in the last two decades, then you probably know about the 異世界 isekai genre. Popularized by works…
It is not uncommon for Japanese school children to carry a “bouhan buzzer”, or a personal safety and security buzzer among their school supplies. The…
If you watch anime, chances are you’ve seen a flying whale or two. For example, Negima! Magister Negi Magi had its Air Whales, Flying Witch…
When starting out on a fantasy RPG adventure, there’s no more surer way to make your mark as an adventurer than to join up with…
A lot of cultures blend seamlessly. For instance, American and Canadian cultures are surprisingly similar. Moreover, the formation of the EU in 1993 expedited the…
Behind the flashing lights and its constant bustling rhythm, Tokyo has an undeniable, almost mystic charm that takes a special talent to appreciate. One person…
“Geisai” Festival at Tokyo University of the Arts One of the most distinguished art universities in Japan, the Tokyo University of the Arts 東京藝術大学 (also…
Some of the best steampunk gadgets we’ve seen have actually been the creative work of dedicated fans, including homemade steampunk watches and artwork, but Japanese…
Whether they are set in the past or in an imagined future, ruins are a favorite subject of illustrators working in the fantasy and science-fiction…
When he’s not working a full-time job as a company employee, Japanese Illustrator Upar creates charming and mostly cheerful vignettes of fictional cities with apparent…
Japanese artist Seiradou (@seiradou12) may need to be careful not to develop a god complex when applying their craft, as the talented “handmade artist” is…
Japanese character designer impresses with stunning artwork. Many of talented Japanese artists that have gained popularity on social media tend to explore larger themes through…
Most people seem to only refer to spirit animals when watching a viral video of a particularly lazy pug or hungry otter, but Japanese illustrator…