Tag: Japan

Culture

Michael Wolf captures different emotions in Tokyo’s congested subways

Known mostly for his magnificent architectural photographs of bustling cities like Hong Kong and Chicago, Michael Wolf is no stranger to the chaos and madness of rush hour. The German-born photographer, who has been residing...

By Mariza Monta · 4 days ago

Unique

Intricate geometric carvings on fruits and vegetables that would stop you from eating them

Mukimono, a traditional practice in Japan, is the astonishing art of carving out shapes, even faces, on various fruits and vegetables. It is extremely time-delicate as discoloration of the piece can start once it is gutted or peeled...

By Mariza Monta · Jun. 26, 2017

Unique

Suspended pine tree in the coldest place in Japan looks like a huge figure when covered in snow

We have featured Azuma Makoto countless times because of his highly interesting, truly unique botanical art and now, another one of his works has furthered our love for his creation. Trees of all kinds are one of the main components...

By Mariza Monta · May. 30, 2017

Inspiration

Yoko Ishii takes us on a rare journey to a land where deer freely roam the streets

Nara is the only city in Japan where Sika deer are free to walk the streets whenever they want. There are even a special rice biscuits made just for deer and people can buy them in any store around the place. However, not everyone loves...

By Venesa Musovic · Apr. 07, 2017

Design

700-year-old sacred tree located in a Japanese train station

Kayashima Station in the Northeast suburbs of central Osaka, Japan hosts a 700-year-old tree. The massive camphor tree has been around for centuries and is associated with a deity. The station first opened in 1910 and was soon...

By Umar Ansari · Mar. 07, 2017

Cute

Japanese illustrator Maori Sakai perfectly captures happiness in her artwork

Born and raised in Japan, Maori Sakai has never seen herself doing anything other than creating interestingly cute, whimsical art. After attending Kuwasawa Design School in Tokyo for three years, she went on to work for a production...

By Mariza Monta · Feb. 24, 2017

Photography

Photographer takes on experiment with a $1 camera in Japan and the results are dreamy

In this modern day and age, it would be weird for someone to replace a good digital camera (or a mobile phone) with a $1 point-and-shoot 35mm camera. For photographer Skyler Adams who has self-diagnosed himself with GAS (Gear Acquisition...

By Mariza Monta · Feb. 15, 2017

Design

Everything that a nomad in Japan needs is in “Hako”

In Japan, there are many people that often move from place to place for many reasons that are very different from one another. Mexican designer Gerardo Osio wanted to give nomads in Japan a sense of belonging. His design was created...

By Venesa Musovic · Jan. 31, 2017

Funny

More heads are certainly better than one in this Japanese artist's sculptures

Yoshitoshi Kanemaki is accustomed to abnormal figurative sculptors, seeing as how wonderful some of his latest creations are. The Japanese sculptor produces sculptures that feature various facial abnormalities and deformities....

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 26, 2016

Fashion

Elaborately-dressed bagworms dresses female consumer culture in Japan

Aki Inomata is tackling female consumer culture in Japan as part of her elaborate series in an odd and creative way! The artist dressed female bagworms with pieces of extravagant attire, designed to be protective cases of...

By Umar Ansari · Dec. 02, 2016

Inspiration

This Japanese museum is dedicated to funny rocks with human faces

Located two hours northwest of Tokyo is Chichibu, Japan is the only place in the world you'll find a museum dedicated to funny-looking rocks. Yeah, you read that correctly. It’s officially called the Chinsekikan, or "Hall...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 29, 2016

Sculpture

Artist Shinri Tezuka practices the art of rolling, sculpting, and painting candy

Teaching yourself how to sculpt is hard enough, but to sculpt candy is one step above that. You have to also worry about making it tasty! Shinri Tezuka taught himself how to sculpt candy at the age of 27 and is perhaps the youngest practitioner...

By Umar Ansari · Nov. 20, 2016

Creativity

Japanese chapel architecture inspired by hands in prayer

You don't expect to stumble upon incredible architecture on a random walk through the woods. Yet, the Sayama Forest Chapel exists and delivers just that. The three-year-old building, designed by Hiroshi Nakamura &...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 31, 2016

Photography

River of blue-glowing shrimp photographed on Japanese coast

The coast of Okayama, Japan has a nice surprise in store for visitors after sunset. This surprise was caught in a brilliant series by Trevor Williams and Jonathan Galione. The duo are part of Tdub Photo and recently caught...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 20, 2016

Video

Massive projection installation features thousands of colorful koi fish

Visitors to Tokyo’s Odaiba Minna no YUME-TAIRIKU 2016 festival were welcomed by  teamLab‘s light mapping installation which features a seemingly never-ending pool of water. This illusion is made possible by mirrored...

By Umar Ansari · Oct. 02, 2016