Masterpieces by Leonardo Nya Vinci and Johannes Ferneko on display in Ikebukuro
Dive into the furtastical world of the CAT ART Exhibition, featuring gathered masterpieces ‘created’ by famous cat painters such as Johannes Ferneko and Leonardo Nya…
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Fan art to revitalize Akihabara during pandemic to be displayed at “Draw my Akiba” exhibit
Tokyo’s Akihabara district (sometimes simply called “Akiba”) was once famous mostly for its myriad of electronic goods shops, but that reputation has since expanded into…
Celebrate Crayon Shin-chan’s 30th anniversary at Tokyo Anime Center this April
It’s been 30 years since the adventures of Crayon Shin-chan first hit Japan’s manga shelves. The mischievous character known for his witty jokes, and unnatural…
Daimaru’s ‘Cats, Cats, Cats Exhibition’ is the purrfect event for feline followers
From ancient times all the way through to the present day, artists, musicians and writers have fallen in love with the world of cats and…
Exhibition in Saitama to display artwork of blackboard illustrator Reina Nakajima
Everybody has drawn on a school blackboard before with a piece of chalk, but not everybody has made something as impressive as this: In January…
Japanese aquarium displays living giant oarfish; Twitter users reminded of “Animal Crossing”
If you love sea creatures, you may have heard of the giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne). The longest bony fish alive, they can grow up to…
Yokohama Doll Museum celebrates Hina Matsuri with special Yukako Goto exhibition
No matter the time of year, there’s always an upcoming festival ready to steal the show in Japan. Some festivities may vary from region to…
Discover the magic of the ‘Mickey Mouse Exhibition THE TRUE ORIGINAL & BEYOND’ through VR
Commemorate 90 + years of Mickey Mouse at the ‘Mickey Mouse Exhibition THE TRUE ORIGINAL & BEYOND’ being held at the Mori Arts Center Gallery…
The artist breathing life into discarded goods: a Natsumi Tomita exhibition
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” – is a phrase that artist Natsumi Tomita takes quite literally with her repurposed waste material sculptures. By…
Feline world domination begins as over 1,000 cat statues appear at art Exhibition
If one lucky cat isn’t quite enough to increase your wealth, then how about a 1,000 of them? At the Sen no Maneki-neko Art Exhibition…
Artist captures the lives of tiny people with miniature life photo exhibition
Do you believe in the tiny people? You know, the ones who live secretly in walls and occasionally “borrow” stuff from us big people. The…
Turning Japan’s Longest Running Anime Into Creepy And Realistic Art
What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…
New Exhibit Displays Original Evangelion Artwork And Rebuild Of Evangelion Inspired Japanese Swords
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…
Interactive Sakura and Jellyfish Kaleidoscope Tunnel Opens Under Tokyo Sky Tree
Every year in Japan, the much anticipated cherry blossom season has travelers planning their hanami schedule, but for those looking for an alternative to outdoor…
Return To The Wondrous Woods: Japanese Artists Shine At Bokura no Mori 2 Exhibition
Combining the themes of “a sense of wonder” and the natural world, last year’s Bokura no Mori ボクらのもり (literally “Our Forest”) brought together talented Japanese…