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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
STUDIO GHIBLI: Exploring Religious Responses to Hayao Miyazaki’s Movies
Learn the secret of how Studio Ghibli master animator Hayao Miyazaki’s movies inspire a wide variety of religious responses! In this video, I’ll explore Miyazaki’s personal brand of spirituality, as well as academic and fan takes on the relationship between … Continue reading
New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2019 PR Clip
第6回 新千歳空港国際アニメーション映画祭 プロモーションビデオ airport-anifes.jp/ Music: アガサ森田&光こ
The Fascinatingly Mysterious Origins of the Ainu
TREY the Explainer Hello! This is my first video on Human Diversity and evolution. In this video, I discuss quite a bit about ancient and prehistoric human migration and evolution into East Asian, specifically Japan. I examine the strange and … Continue reading
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An Elaborate Kamidana Shrine Designed by Naohiko Shimoda Wraps an Inner Corner
Architect Naohiko Shimoda’s interpretation of a kamidana—a small altar or “god shelf” that’s part of a tradition to bring Shinto shrines into private spaces—strays from the simple ledges most often found in Japanese homes. Designed with an intricate foundation and … Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Iconic Studio Ghibli
How much do you know about the history of Studio Ghibli? For fans of anime, there’s nothing quite like the works of Studio Ghibli. The small team of animators spends years lovingly crafting each amazing story, bringing to life … Continue reading
Soothing Indoor Zen Gardens by Yuki Kawae
Nothing says “relaxing” like watching Yuki Kawae rake mesmerizing patterns in sand. (Watch how soothing his process is with his indoor zen gardens.) 🧘♂️⏳🧘♀️ Permission granted by Yuki Kawae. → FOLLOW Yuki Kawae Website: https://www.yukikawae.com/zengarden Instagram: http://instagram.com/yukikawae YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGS…