Japanese Painter Yoshiyasu Tamura’s Art Called “Too Steamy” in Norway Despite Praise Online
Yoshiyasu Tamura 田村吉康 is a painter, manga artist and illustrator who has made a name for himself around the world. He is known for manga…
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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…
Pokémon Card Artist Paints Original Cards Into Awesome Illustrations
Most people who’ve spent good time, money, and memories collecting Pokémon cards would throw a fit if you brought up the idea of painting over…
Japanese Artist Kei Mieno’s Paintings Are Almost Too Real To Believe
We have previously introduced the incredible works of Japanese painter Kei Mieno, whose women painted in oils are depicted on canvas with such skill and…
Kawaii, Fetish, Erotic, Cruel. The Art of GENk (Exhibit Overview and Artist Interview)
From July 23rd to July 29th, you can experience the unique artistic vision of GENk (pronounced “genki”), in his second solo exhibit at Vanilla Gallery…
Kei Mieno’s Incredibly Detailed Oil Paintings Convey A Beautiful World Beyond Language
We have recently had the opportunity to introduce the art of some remarkable painters currently working in Japan, thanks to a recent hashtag on Twitter…
Which One of These Women Is a Photograph?
We’ve created a montage of three images to make a point. Can you tell the difference between a painting and a photograph? Source: @yasutomooka Japanese…
Long-Legged Nami in Bikini and Hot Pants Wielding Clima-Tact Makes A Fantastic Figure
One Piece‘s Nami is one of the most recognizable heroines in anime. Trusty navigator of the Straw Hat pirates, smart and courageous, beautiful and always…
Japan Now Has An Idol Unit For The Game of Go
In the last five years, the complex and challenging game of Go (also known as igo in Japanese) has made strides internationally, with the American…
Japanese Model Artist’s Amazingly Detailed Recreation Of Spirited Away’s Bath House
There’s plenty of ways to relive the magic of the Aburaya bath house from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, whether it be heading to Japan to…
Once Mistaken For Van Gogh, This Artist Paints Totoro, No Face, And Other Famous Characters Under A Starry Night Sky
You know you’re doing something right when your painting is mistaken as one of Vincent Van Gogh’s, which is exactly what happened with New York-based…
Japanese Stone Artist Breathes Life Into Rocks With Paintings Of Realistic Animals
Japanese artist Akie Nakata, also known as Stone Artist Akie, describes her stone art as a “collaboration between two fragments on earth.” On one side…
Classic Manga “Space Battleship Yamato” And “Galaxy Express 999” Are Making A Comeback As Original Ukiyo-e Paintings
Classic Japanese manga and anime are often reincarnated in HD, brand new sequels, and even into gorgeous ukiyo-e artwork. More modern series like One Piece,…
Japanese Artist Paints A Dragon Using The One Stroke Technique
Dragons have long been regarded as wise, godly entities in Japanese culture, and one small studio in Tochigi Prefecture specializes in artwork depicting the mystical…
Tamura Yoshiyasu: Bridging Modern And Traditional Japanese Art
The Japanese artist Tamura Yoshiyasu is both a manga artist and painter. His career started with his first manga, Fudegami, which was popularly published monthly…