Science, Magic And Moe: An Interview With Japanese Artist John Hathway
John Hathway John Hathway is perhaps most known for his exquisitely detailed, immersive and information-dense works of art portraying cityscapes which retain some of the…
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Clear Japanese Umbrellas With Traditional Art Motifs Pair Perfectly With Kimono And Yukata
Earlier this year, we saw a stunningly gorgeous traditional Japanese style umbrella (wagasa) inspired by the country’s equally beautiful cherry blossom season. While fluttering sakura…
Super Realistic “Human Flesh Coin Purse” Will Make Your Skin Crawl
We’ve seen some eerie piggy banks before (such as a No-Face from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away model), but DJ and producer from CreativeDrugStore doooo (@44doooo)…
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…
Transparent Presence and Ambiguous Words: The World of Acrylic Artist Yuna Kimura
Yuna Kimura is a multi-talented creator whose acrylic plate artworks and accessories have been getting noticed, of late. A graduate student at Kobe University who…
Coca-Cola Japan Assembles Avengers: Endgame-Themed Limited Edition Cans
Depending on the season or the region, grabbing a Coca-Cola in Japan means you can treat yourself to a shakeup in style or flavor. Last…
Personal Hanko With Your Name In Japanese or English In Elegant Typographic Designs
Hanko For Non-Japanese Whether it’s done out of necessity or just for fun, it’s not unusual for foreign residents or even non-Japanese visitors to make…
Japan’s Surprisingly Artistic Manhole Covers Have Their Own Festival, And Of Course Sweets Too
When traveling around Japan, you may notice that manhole covers often have surprising artistic designs. Different towns and regions across Japan display local history and…
Kokuyo’s New GLOO Adhesive Products Designed By nendo [Hands-On Report]
Introduction Japanese design firm nendo has made a name for itself with its minimalist and functional designs for furniture, interiors, lighting and products both domestically…
Design Cover Art With Japanese Fonts Like A Pro With These Tips
If you’ve ever been inside a Japanese bookstore or a music store, you’ve probably seen cover art for novels, photo books and CDs. Chances are,…
Minecraft Community’s Sprawling Japanese City Could Easily Double As Photography
Creative members of the Minecraft community have been building intricately designed worlds for years, even going so far as to recreate the entire world of…
Japanese Designer Crafts Awesome Samurai Noodle Warriors
One look at the Twitter and Instagram of Taishi Arimura will show you that the Tokyo-based graphic designer has a witty and creative style of…
Japanese Designer Shows the Difference Between Cities and Countryside with Brilliantly Simple Illustration
Inner city and countryside areas are often talked about in opposing terms. Lively and peaceful. Man-made and natural. Overpopulated and underpopulated. The opposing characteristics can…
Japanese Amphibious Gill Garment Aims To Let Humans Breathe Underwater
If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat after a nightmare of perishing away in a world submerged…
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Tokyo’s New Luxury Shopping and Entertainment Complex
Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city’s arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to…