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Contemporary Nihonga Images of Hamsters Created by Otama-shimai all images by Otama-shimai | used with permission The Japanese artist who goes by the name...
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all images by Otama-shimai | used with permission The Japanese artist who goes by the name Otama-shimai creates Nihonga-style images almost exclusively of hamsters. Nihonga is a Japanese style of painting coined in the mid-1800s to differentiate it from its Western counterpart....
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The Daruma Leather Bag is the Perfect New Year Accessory Commonly associated with the new year, Daruma dolls are a type of wishing doll considered an...
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Commonly associated with the new year, Daruma dolls are a type of wishing doll considered an ornament but also a symbol of good fortune and the ultimate lucky charm. With its austere, rounded form, intense expression, and distinctive eyebrows, the Daruma doll was originally...
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The Yakitorill is our Kitchen Appliance of 2025 Yakitori lovers take note. Grilling yakitori at home just got a lot easier thanks to the new...
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Yakitori lovers take note. Grilling yakitori at home just got a lot easier thanks to the new Yakitorill: a combination of the words yakitori and grill. This beautiful kitchen appliance, developed by Fukuoka-based firm Guardner, promises less smoke and an overall cleaner...
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“I saw, I cut, I applied.” Discover the Artwork of Ayako Miyawaki World War II ended in 1945. That same year, at the age of 40 and with a husband and 3 children,...
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World War II ended in 1945. That same year, at the age of 40 and with a husband and 3 children, Ayako Miyawaki would begin an artistic career so full of vitality and creative freedom that she would go on to produce hundreds of works made from rags and other textiles stitched...
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The New Hiroshima Jimoto Collection is a Celebration of the Electric Railway Get ready to show your love for Hiroshima. Specifically, their Electric Railway. An integral part of...
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Get ready to show your love for Hiroshima. Specifically, their Electric Railway. An integral part of the city’s history and modern-day transportation, Hiroshima boasts the longest and most utilized streetcar network in Japan, operated by the Hiroshima Electric Railway Company and...
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Visit the Stunning Echigo Yakuso Distillery Where Award-Winning Gin is Produced all photographs by Koji Fujii(TOREAL) courtesy EA Research and Design Office Located in tranquil...
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all photographs by Koji Fujii(TOREAL) courtesy EA Research and Design Office Located in tranquil Joetsu City, Echigo Yakuso is a health food company that has been researching medicinal herbs and fermented foods for over 40 years. During their production process of products, which...
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Kamon Reinvented: Food-Inspired Family Crests by So Terada Japanese family crests, or kamon, are visual symbols that have represented family lineage and...
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Japanese family crests, or kamon, are visual symbols that have represented family lineage and identity sometimes for centuries. While they are often associated with tradition and cultural heritage, their meanings, usage, and significance can vary widely. Some kamon hold profound...
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Our Favorite Tokyo Designer Christmas Trees of 2024 If you’re doing some last-minute Christmas shopping in Tokyo, try and swing by some of these...
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If you’re doing some last-minute Christmas shopping in Tokyo, try and swing by some of these locations where you’ll find the best seasonal yet unorthodox designer Christmas trees. Happy Holidays! Christmas Tree of Light at Omotesando Hills “Christmas Tree of Light” is a...
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Japanese Designer New Year’s Cards of 2025 Happy New Year of the snake! In Japanese art and mythology, the snake is a complex figure that...
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Happy New Year of the snake! In Japanese art and mythology, the snake is a complex figure that represents both auspiciousness and malevolence. Snakes are revered as sacred beings, embodying themes of renewal, fertility, and the duality of nature as both protector and destroyer....
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Hermes Celebrates a Feast of Fruits with their Kaorumi Collection of Tableware Illustrated by Ryo... Japanese illustrator Ryo Takemasa (previously) has created a series of symmetrical fruit...
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Japanese illustrator Ryo Takemasa (previously) has created a series of symmetrical fruit illustrations in collaboration with Hermes, which adorn a new collection of tableware called Kaorumi, meaning the fragrance of fruits in Japanese. Working with a compass and ruler, Takemasa...