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Immersive Permanent Lighting Exhibition To Open Soon In Nagai Botanical Gardens

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A group of artists that go by the name teamLab have a reputation for their ability to transform natural environments through creative and non-invasive methods. After completing their exhibit at the Kairakuen Gardens in Okiyama, TeamLab is currently constructing an exciting new dreamscape in Nagai Botanical Gardens. If everything goes according to plan, Nagai Botanical Gardens … [Read more...] about Immersive Permanent Lighting Exhibition To Open Soon In Nagai Botanical Gardens

Artist Creates Super Realistic Render Of Japanese Train Station Using Unreal Engine 5

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This render of the Etchū-Daimon Station might is so realistic that you'd need to watch it several times to notice the differences. Artist Lorenzo Drago is behind this super realistic render using the new Unreal Engine 5. Drago, popularly known on the internet as Subjectn on the internet, posted a video showing the demonstration earlier this week. It went viral on Japanese … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Super Realistic Render Of Japanese Train Station Using Unreal Engine 5

Golden Kamuy Bids Farewell With 328-Foot Snow Art In Hokkaido

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Very few manga/anime series are with a real-world setting like Golden Kamuy and the epic historical tale that is set on the island of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost region. The story's many elements are rooted in the cultural practices of indigenous Ainu. The rough, snow-covered landscape serves as an ideal backdrop for the protagonists' adventures, Asirpa and Sugimoto. The … [Read more...] about Golden Kamuy Bids Farewell With 328-Foot Snow Art In Hokkaido

postcards from a pictureperfect japan

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  In the 1870s, Western tourists flocked to Japan in vast numbers, eager to experience a country that had only recently opened up to visitors. During their stay these globetrotters purchased all manner of souvenirs, including photographic albums of traditional Japanese subjects and popular sites. Samurai, geisha, performers and street vendors featured prominently in … [Read more...] about postcards from a pictureperfect japan

Top 10 Modern Japanese Artists And Illustrators You Need To Check Out

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People worldwide know of beautiful artwork and animations of Japanese manga and anime, and it's not wrong to say that there are exceptional artists in the country. With their twists and styles in artwork, they have made a mark on the online audience and continue to impress. If you want to visit some of the excellent Japanese artists, here are their brief introductions and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Modern Japanese Artists And Illustrators You Need To Check Out

Demon Slayer Jack-O-Lanterns Are Sure To Lighten Up Your Halloween!

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While trick-or-treating might be limited this year due to concerns about social distancing, there will be those who would like to share Halloween by placing an ol' jack-o'-lantern outside of their home.Carving pumpkins isn't an aspect of Japanese tradition, and you'd need to have a friend from outside of Japan to view one in the flesh. In this instance, we have a reason to … [Read more...] about Demon Slayer Jack-O-Lanterns Are Sure To Lighten Up Your Halloween!

Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures

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Japanese artist Hirotoshi Ito makes dazzling humorous, fascinating, and intriguing stone sculptures. Hirotoshi creates unique elements in solid stones, like human mouths, coins, seeds, zippers, and other everyday objects. Each sculpture is so beautifully designed that we can forget that they're composed of stone, not the soft material they look like, like paper, fabric plastic, … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Creates Unbelievable And Funny Stone Sculptures

6,000 Threads of Japanese Washi Tapes Overlap To Form A Rainbow Curtain

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Tokyo-based French artist and architect Emmanuelle Moureaux exhibits tape in a way you've never seen before. Her most recent vibrant and spectacular installation, designed in 2021, showcased curtains of rainbows created using the world-famous Japanese Masking Tape brand, MT. The massive piece consisted of 6000 small washi tape strips, each representing 100 distinct shades of … [Read more...] about 6,000 Threads of Japanese Washi Tapes Overlap To Form A Rainbow Curtain

The Most Adorable Bird In Japan As A Delinquent Sushi

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The long tailed tit (Shima Enaga) is a common sight that blends in with the snow-capped branches found on the trees of Japan's most northernmost island, Hokkaido. However, its adorable design makes it stand out since it's frequently described as "the most adorable bird to be found in Japan." It's certainly a title that it lives up to, often resembling Pokemon and Sanrio … [Read more...] about The Most Adorable Bird In Japan As A Delinquent Sushi

Artist Illustrates Comforting Japanese Storefronts Found on Google Street View

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KYOTO| Smaller shops have their own coziness and charm to them and artist Angela Hao, a US-based artist, visualizes the warmth of such Japanese shops in her Procreate Illustrations. Although she’s from the US, she uses Google Street View to travel across all the possible nooks and crannies around Japan searching for such shops and inspiration for her next artwork. After … [Read more...] about Artist Illustrates Comforting Japanese Storefronts Found on Google Street View

Jumpei Mitsui’s LEGO Version of Hokusai’s Great Wave

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JAPAN| If you’re traveling around Osaka and are a fan of Lego sculptures, you should definitely visitHankyu Brick Museum. This museum is specially dedicated to exhibiting the works of the only certified professional LEGO builder in Japan, Jumpei Mitsui. Among all of the marvelous builds, the LEGO version of the iconic Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” is definitely … [Read more...] about Jumpei Mitsui’s LEGO Version of Hokusai’s Great Wave