Popular Japanese illustrator Fuzichoco releases gorgeous artbook: Saigenkyo
Fans of Japanese illustration, especially so-called “anime style” art are probably familiar with Fuzichoco. The talented and prolific artist is one of the most famous…
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Japanese artists summon anti-plague demon to battle coronavirus
The ghosts, demons, and spirits of Japanese folklore are known as yokai. Yokai can be friendly, neutral, and even malevolent (the famous “Momo” sculpture and…
Try Making the Japanese Ancient Craft Kurumi-E Yourself
Kurumi E is a unique Japanese craft with wonderful 3D effect designs created by the sponge or cotton fabric put underneath the Japanese paper or…
Artist recreates scenes of Japan through pleasing pastel-colored illustrations
From the bright crimson of toriis and temples, to the rainbow of neon lights in Shinjuku and all the way to the distant blue of…
Japanese Artist Kazuho Imaoka Gorgeously Illustrates Beautiful Women And Their Cats
The Japanese art style of bijinga (美人画, “beautiful person picture”) is typically observed as artwork of beautiful women popular as ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Bijinga often…
Unique Texture Thermos Series With Designs Inspired By Japan’s Traditional Art And Nature
Region and season special edition tumblers from Starbucks are always a popular souvenir with overseas visitors, travelers who may want to reflect on the more…
Create Over A Million Original Face Illustrations with Cre8tiveAI’s Deep Learning Tool “Sai”
Imagine you’re trying to make a game by yourself or as an independent software developer with a shoestring budget and you need some illustrated characters,…
Find 500 Years of History in Okayama’s Picturesque Kurashiki
John Carroll for JAPAN Forward It is a somewhat curious experience walking through the streets of the Bikan old merchant district in Kurashiki, the second…
Japanese Body Paint Artist Hikaru Cho Shows Off Surreal Animal-Human Creations At New Exhibit
Japanese artist Hikaru Cho has made quite the creative reputation for herself with surreal artwork, most notably her reality bending body painting that sometimes looks…
Japanese Temple Stirs Visitors And Criticism With Naked “Handsome And Sensual Men” Paintings
In an attempt to attract younger visitors, particularly women to its grounds, Kokujoji Temple in Japan’s Niigata prefecture has installed panels of an art series…
Japanese Artist Makes Super Realistic Animal Pictures You Want To Pet
Every once in a while you stumble upon artwork so realistic no number of double-checks will convince you otherwise, such as amazing food art we…
Japanese Artist Creates Beautifully Detailed Miniature Goldfish Ponds And Aquariums
Japanese miniature artist Miyuki Kobayashi carefully handcrafts her miniature artwork, and does so with making 1/12 size reproductions that look “more real than the ring…
Feel The Beauty and Spirit of Japanese Women in Kimono at Miki Katoh’s Solo Exhibition
Miki Katoh is a Japanese artist who is truly dear to our hearts here at grape Japan. Her exquisite work “Auspicious Omens” graces the top…
Japanese Artists Transform Countries And Their Flags Into Anime Style Warriors For The Olympics
In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit Kat flavors into gorgeous anime characters. Perhaps setting a…
Japanese University Students Create Amazing Realistic Diorama Of Akihabara
Akihabara, or “Akiba” as it’s affectionately called by frequent visitors, is often hailed as Japan’s otaku mecca. Home to a wide variety of maid cafes…