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A Monumental Book Printed on Uncut Paper Celebrates Hokusai’s Iconic ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji’
A forthcoming volume from Taschen is an homage to renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) and his iconic woodblock print series, Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. Compiling Hokusai’s original 36 artworks and the ten pieces he created following the success … Continue reading
Delightful Characters Spring to Life in Hand-Cranked Wooden Automata by Kazuaki Harada | Colossal
View this post on Instagram A post shared by kazuaki harada (@kazu_automata) Japanese woodworker Kazuaki Harada (previously) has spent the last few years designing these playful automata that activate with a simple hand-crank. Watch miners work in tandem, a figure … Continue reading
あたらしい夜の花見プロジェクト『のびたついでに春来たり 』 by 岡江真一郎
あたらしい夜の花見プロジェクト by 下北沢BONUS TRACK 作家：岡江真一郎(映像作家・アニメーション作家・音楽家) 紹介： アニメーションや映像と音楽を制作し、映像作品での発表や、それらを組み合わせたライブパフォーマンスでの発表などを行なっている。Eテレ「シャキーン！」内コーナー「ちりちりちられ」「にせ〜擬態のテーマ〜」など教育番組からミュージック・ビデオ制作などその他幅広く活動中。 http://shinichirookae.com [Google translated] New Night Cherry Blossom Viewing Project by Shimokitazawa BONUS TRACK Writer: Shinichiro Okae (Videographer, Animation Writer, Musician) Introduction: He produces animations, videos and music, and makes presentations in video works … Continue reading
Bloom YAMAZAKI
A variety of beautiful blossoms (over 100!) are painted by members of ShiShi’s online masterclass “シシヤマザキのオンラインお絵かき教室”. It’s been screened on the outside wall of BONUS TRACK Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from April 1st – 30th 2021. Screening time: 6pm – 9pm everyday … Continue reading
Food Artist Uses Toast as Her Canvas for Edible Masterpieces
By Emma Taggart on April 26, 2021 Since it’s the most important meal of the day, many of us are pretty particular about how we like our breakfast. Toast is a staple for most, but for Japanese designer Manami Sasaki, … Continue reading
What is Shinto?
This series was co-written by Kaitlyn Ugoretz, scholar of Japanese religion and new media. Follow her on Twitter @KaitlynUgoretz and learn more about her research on Shinto at http://www.digitalshinto.com.” What is Shinto? This is Episode 1 of a 5-part series … Continue reading
Incredible Ad for Pocari Sweat, Shot in a Long, Motorized Set | Spoon & Tamago
Pocari Sweat, one of Japan’s most-popular sports beverages, has just released a new ad that features a girl running through undulating hallways, confetti and flower petals to reach her friend. The vertigo-inducing sixty-second ad was created almost entirely in a … Continue reading
The Secret Behind the Mysterious Girl in ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Posters | Spoon & Tamago
the original poster art for My Neighbor Totoro, created for the 1988 theatrical release and still used to this day My Neighbor Totoro was created by Hayao Miyazaki and released as a film in 1988. It’s one of our … Continue reading
The Art of Traditional Japanese Printmaking | Kottke
There are many steps in making traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), but this short video focuses on the printing process as demonstrated by master printmaker Keiji Shinohara. This is a delight to watch — Shinohara’s deliberate precision is impressive and inspiring. … Continue reading
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