Strange And Surreal Sculptures Made From River Stones In Japan Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito’s river stone sculptures are befuddling. He seems to animate them with new life, causing even the most stubborn materials to take on a unique personality. By adding zippers, he transforms the stones … [Read more...] about Strange And Surreal Sculptures Made From River Stones In Japan
Archives for June 2020
Realistics paintings of Japanese Women that will blow your mind
Realistics paintings of Japanese Women that will blow your mind Yasutomo Oka is a hyperrealistic painter from Japan. He deals in portraits of women, posed and calm in their quiet beauty. Though Oka feels that there isn't much of a place for his work in galleries and the commission money isn't … [Read more...] about Realistics paintings of Japanese Women that will blow your mind
5 Years of spy on a Public Ping-Pong by a Japanese Photographer
5 Years of spy on a Public Ping-Pong by a Japanese Photographer While living in Leipzig, Germany, Japanese photographer Hayahisa Tomiyasu would look out his dorm room window every day and watch the ping-pong table below. Seasons passed and he began photographing what he saw. What does the … [Read more...] about 5 Years of spy on a Public Ping-Pong by a Japanese Photographer
This Lego Cherry Blossom Tree in Japan Just Broke The World Record
Every spring, tourists journey to Japan to view the incredible cherry blossom season. Surely you've seen the photos. But this unusual ode to the blossoms is perhaps the rarest species of all! Created to celebrate the one year anniversary of LEGOLAND Japan, this artificial tree stands 14 feet tall … [Read more...] about This Lego Cherry Blossom Tree in Japan Just Broke The World Record
This Is What Hospital Food Looks Like in Japan And It’s Incredibly Gourmet
We all know the stereotype about hospital food: it's literally the worst kind of food on the planet. Think jello and food that generally looks and tastes like plastic. Generally, that stereotype is true of most hospitals. But after Reddit user Jenkinsinjapan shared photos of what her food looked … [Read more...] about This Is What Hospital Food Looks Like in Japan And It’s Incredibly Gourmet
Black and White Photos by a Japanese photographer from the backstreets of Cuba
Black and White Photos by a Japanese photographer from the backstreets of Cuba "Deep Habana" is a series by Japanese photographer Takahiko Nakado, shot on the streets of Habana, Cuba. Nakado's signature atmospheric style reveals the vibrant culture of traditional Cuban life. His black and … [Read more...] about Black and White Photos by a Japanese photographer from the backstreets of Cuba
Japanese Artist transforms Vintage sneakers into really expensive Planters
Japanese Artist transforms Vintage sneakers into really expensive Planters Japanese artist Kosuke Sugimoto, aka Shoetree, was first inspired to mix plants and sneakers after seeing the way roots can snake through brickwork and moss-covered, abandoned buildings. With this in mind, Shoetree … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist transforms Vintage sneakers into really expensive Planters
Balloon-like UFO spotted in skies above northeastern Japan
An unidentified white balloon-like object was spotted by residents in northeastern Japan on Wednesday, with some people directing inquiries to police and other local authorities while others took to Twitter to voice their excitement. An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency's Sendai … [Read more...] about Balloon-like UFO spotted in skies above northeastern Japan
Uniqlo to launch AIRism face mask
Global apparel retailer Uniqlo will launch the AIRism mask at all stores in Japan including its Japan online store on Friday. The company said it developed the face mask in response to feedback from numerous customers seeking a reusable, comfortable item that provides daily protection in these … [Read more...] about Uniqlo to launch AIRism face mask
18 Things Not to Do in Japan
Before you travel to Japan, it pays to brush up on some cultural differences to avoid offending local sensibilities. Manners and social rules are not universal, and it’s easy to commit a gaffe if you’re not aware of their customs and conventions. The Japanese are relatively reserved and polite, so … [Read more...] about 18 Things Not to Do in Japan
In Photos: Latest Osaka damage pictures after 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan
A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake struck the Japanese city of Takatsuki, in the Osaka Prefecture, on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring 243. Here are the latest earthquake damage pictures from Osaka prefecture. Debris of damaged walls are … [Read more...] about In Photos: Latest Osaka damage pictures after 6.1 earthquake strikes Japan
Three Dead, Hundreds Injured by Earthquake in Western Japan’s Osaka
Tokyo (CNN)A strong earthquake hit the Japanese city of Osaka during morning rush hour Monday, killing at least three people and injuring 214, Japan's government says. The 5.3 magnitude quake shook Osaka, on Japan's main Honshu Island, around 8 a.m. Monday local time (7 p.m. Sunday ET) according … [Read more...] about Three Dead, Hundreds Injured by Earthquake in Western Japan’s Osaka