Japan’s Sickness Masks As A Beauty Product: Do They Make A Difference?
For the uninitiated, one jarring aspect about a trip to Japan is the ubiquitous presence of sickness masks. White masks that many foreigners would expect…
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Art Of Chiura Obata: American Landscapes In The Style Of Japanese Paintings
To say that the artwork of Chiura Obata (1885-1975) is an artistic reflection of his bicultural identity does not seem too much of a stretch,…
Not Knowing What To Do In An Earthquake, This Hamster Did The Adorable!
Japan is rife with earthquakes, and those of us who’ve lived here long enough usually know what to do when one strikes. This hamster, however,…
Java Sparrow Loves To Sing And Dance To Catchy Japanese Rock Music
Sakanaction are a popular Japanese rock band who have gained increasing popularity over the past few years. With an ever-growing fan base, their music is…
21 Colored Photographs From 1800’s Japan Showing The Beauty Of Traditional Arts And Culture
Previously, we shared a sampling of the New York Public Library’s Japan Photography Collection, which provided a fascinating comparison between the famous sites of modern…
Maternity Harassment: Workplaces Where Pregnant Women Are Unwelcome
“Matahara” – a term abbreviated from the term “maternity harassment”. It is a term which describes redundancy, demotion or other harassment in workplace. A well-occurring…
Japanese Company Makes Guitars Using Traditional Wood Carving Techniques
Guitars come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but Inami Wood Carving Cooperative in Toyama, Japan decided to fuse traditional Japanese wood art with…
The Lifelike Advancements Of The Japanese Robotics Industry In A Revealing Photo Series
“What About the Heart?” is a photo-series and book by Luisa Whitton that documents the advances of the robotics industry in Japan, and explores how…
5 “Nature-Made Tunnels” In Japan Too Beautiful Not To Walk Through
Tunnels often have a dark, dreary image. But with a little bit of exploring, you’ll find that there are tunnels built by good old Mother…
The Skillful And Creative Balloon Art Of Masayoshi Matsumoto
If you expected this much from balloon art as a norm, you’d probably make a few party-clowns feel pretty bad about themselves. Japanese artist Masayoshi…
Early Hand-Colored Photography Of Japan Gives Us A Window Into The Past
Photography is an art form that allows us to enjoy a sense of timelessness as beauty. As buildings fall and and scenery changes, the moment…
Tokyo Street View: 4 Amazing Spots That Show Japan’s Beauty In 4K Ultra HD
Japan is a country known for its natural beauty and pronounced seasonal scenery. There are some amazing and breathtaking spots in the country that are…
The Japanese Take On Hotline Bling
Drake’s Hotline Bling has found itself wearing just about every possible outfit in the official wardrobe of internet parodies, but if you’ve exhausted your supply…
Android Geminoid-F Stars In Japanese Film ‘Sayonara’
Japanese robotics have come to be deservingly lauded. Whether it’s designing machinery that can compete in cutting competitions with modern-day sword masters, or putting a…
Michelangelo’s David And Other Masterpieces As Japanese Action Figures!
If you’ve ever been sitting at your desk in your room, wishing you could just make Michelangelo’s David jump off the top turnbuckle and hit…