Art
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Photo exhibition showing solidarity with Ukraine begins in Tokyo
A photo exhibition featuring Ukrainians living in Japan wishing for peace amid Russia’s military inv...
April 4, 2022
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880,000-brick Lego cherry tree in full bloom
NAGOYA — A life-sized cherry blossom tree made from about 880,000 Lego bricks is enthralling visitor...
March 27, 2022
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Kintsugi repair technique enjoys new golden age
Kintsugi, a traditional technique that uses lacquer and gold powder to repair cracked or chipped cer...
March 24, 2022
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Cultural agency wants Japan to host international art fair in 2025
The Agency for Cultural Affairs wants to invite organizers of an international art fair to hold an e...
March 23, 2022
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Look but don’t eat: Real candies make cute accessories
Colorful striped candy balls known as temari-ame and slices of candy with the same image on them, su...
March 11, 2022
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Kilim adds color to life with exotic patterns
Kilim, a traditional hand-woven fabric, gives a feeling of warmth and adds a tasteful touch to your ...
March 10, 2022
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Tactile art’s hands-on approach / Spaces where you can get in touch with your sense of touch
There has been a lot of attention paid to the idea of allowing visitors to touch artworks in museums...
February 10, 2022
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Contemporary artist Shinohara pulls no punches with unique style
Bam! Bam! Bam! The staccato sounds echo throughout the room. But this an art gallery, not a boxing g...
February 10, 2022
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Lacquerware: A painting tradition with modern elements
Urushi lacquerware’s sense of elegance has been popular since ancient times as household items and w...
January 26, 2022
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Serizawa endeavored to preserve folk crafts that beautified daily life
Folding screens are typically adorned with elegant designs based on traditional themes of natural be...
January 13, 2022
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Tokyo exhibition showcases traditional Japanese performing arts
A special exhibition showcasing traditional Japanese performing arts opened Friday at the Tokyo Nati...
January 7, 2022
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Toast the New Year with nice sake cups
You might be planning to start the new year relaxing at home, probably with a nice sake. Why not hav...
December 30, 2021
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Ribbon crafts add plush touch to seasonal decor
Colorful flowers and other three-dimensional ribbon craft pieces that are used to decorate boxes and...
December 16, 2021
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A treasure trove of candy tins
Sweets are even more appealing when they come in cute, colorful tins, which can also serve as stylis...
November 28, 2021
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Tsumugu Project set to restore more Japanese treasures in FY22
The Tsumugu Project has selected six assets, including the national treasure “Fan-shaped Booklets of...
November 26, 2021
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