Japanese artist Gaku ( @gaku_carving) has been captivating many recently with his beautiful work crafted using the art of Thai fruit carving. Gaku typically applies their knife to the fruit to create stunning intricate and elaborate carvings, but recently, they wowed people with an incredible falcon sculpture made from broccoli. Gaku's choice of broccoli as his canvas and … [Read more...] about Japanese Sculptor Creates Amazing Fish Sculpture Out Of Broccoli
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Take A Train Ride Through Magical Maple Tunnel In Kyoto [Video]
The two most beautiful seasons to visit Japan are probably in Autumn and Spring. Everyone will recommend you to see when the autumn leaves that are vibrantly colored. And among the best places to experience autumn in Japan, one of the top suggestions you'll receive will be Kyoto. There's something breathtakingly beautiful about looking at the autumn leaves against the … [Read more...] about Take A Train Ride Through Magical Maple Tunnel In Kyoto [Video]
Western Japanese Municipal Government Testing Exercise Balls For Chairs!
The city's municipal administration in the west Japan city started test-running exercise balls as chairs in the office of mayor and deputy mayors, and other employees earlier this month. This is mainly because of the belief that they are efficient in preventing and relieving discomfort in the lower back and shoulder stiffness. Presently, only those with interest in balls are … [Read more...] about Western Japanese Municipal Government Testing Exercise Balls For Chairs!
Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Museums and libraries are generally the best places to look for articles and brochures to get information on the locality events. However, the pandemic has led the majority of these events to be canceled. Hence The National Art Centre, Tokyo (NACT) has a big pile of these flyers. But the NACT decided to do something clever with it. They hired a London-based architectural … [Read more...] about Flyers From Cancelled Events Make Up New Art Installation In Tokyo
Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
The Kiyozumi Temple, which overlooks Kyoto city, hosts unique nighttime events three times a year. Here the temple's buildings and surrounding foliage will be illuminated for a fantastic display. It is always highly anticipated because it occurs when the autumn foliage is at its peak and where trees are covered with a stunning array of red-and-gold leaves. The temple will be … [Read more...] about Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Is Now Open for Autumn Illumination Event!
A Thai Model From Japan Shows Behind The Scenes Of Perfect Photos
Ever saw a photo on Instagram and wondered how you could take photos like those too? Well, you might be in for a surprise. Instagram photos aren’t always a reality. Many models and influencers do something or pose in a particular way just to get a good photo. The rest of their life is as casual as anyone else's. Vienna, a model living in Japan but originally from Thailand, … [Read more...] about A Thai Model From Japan Shows Behind The Scenes Of Perfect Photos
Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell
Countless husbands across the world will have picked up a bouquet of flowers for their wives to celebrate their love for Valentine’s Day. But one husband in Japan has taken it to the next level, after he spent a decade creating a landscape of pink blooms to cheer up his wife after she went blind. This is Toshiyuki Kuroki and Yasuko Kuroki. They are dairy farmers … [Read more...] about Loving Husband Spends 2 Years Planting Thousands Of Flowers For His Blind Wife To Smell
Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan
Waseda University aims to be a hub of literature research from all over the globe. The new library will also be a place where researchers and students from abroad can meet. The Haruki Murakami Library, designed by Kengo Kuma (Japan's starchitect), is dedicated to the work of the famous novelist. The Waseda International House of Literature is expected to house approximately … [Read more...] about Haruki Murakami library unveiled at Waseda University in Japan
Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Japan has some of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world. Such as the mythical dragon eye lake, Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tottori dunes, and so on are only a few examples. Since Japan sees tons of natural disasters every year, many of Japan's historical sites face a risk of getting destroyed anytime. Therefore, the few that remain are greatly cherished by the nation … [Read more...] about Best Seven Japanese UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo
Tokyo's urban landscape is not a collection of architectural masterpieces but a mix of grey concrete buildings. Tokyo is prone to earthquakes and doesn't have the same number of old structures from past centuries that other parts are known for. Buildings are also constantly being torn down to make new structures. But, "new" doesn't always mean "ugly." The capital is known … [Read more...] about 10 Most Stunning Buildings In Tokyo
6 Most Beautiful Zen Rock Gardens In Kyoto
Many people go to Kyoto to see the ancient temples or for the spring blooms of sakura (cherry blossoms), but Kyoto's old-fashioned rock gardens are unavoidable. The absence of flowers doesn't only decide the beauty; the intentional placement of stones and the minimal designs in the sand, which include pebbles that look like waves, are all chosen to drive the mind to a specified … [Read more...] about 6 Most Beautiful Zen Rock Gardens In Kyoto
13 Amazing things that Japan does better than any other country
Japan is a beautiful country that has a rich culture with a very ancient heritage. Its technological advancements are nothing to scoff at either. For this reason, Japanese life can be a little different and unusual than rest of the world. Many examples make it feel like Japan is on a whole new level of creativity. Here we present you with 13 various examples that are … [Read more...] about 13 Amazing things that Japan does better than any other country