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Films capturing mingei folk craft movement enter digital era
Old footage of the dawn of the mingei folk craft movement in Japan has found its way into the practi...
September 15, 2022
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Japanese calligraphy enthusiasts write new script to popularize art form
Annual summer exhibitions of Japanese calligraphy usually hold commentary sessions and exhibits open...
September 8, 2022
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Japanese artist’s towering mural in N.Y. calls for road safety
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — A mural drawn by a Japanese artist on a building by a road with heavy traffi...
September 5, 2022
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National treasures painted by Jakuchu on display
Ten scroll paintings by Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), part of a collection that has been designated as a ...
August 31, 2022
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Japan Media Arts Festival to be scrapped
The Cultural Affairs Agency has decided to scrap the Japan Media Arts Festival, which celebrates out...
August 26, 2022
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Conveying the charm and traditions of temari uniquely patterned balls
Temari balls are a Japanese craft with beautiful motifs such as flowers and geometric patterns, crea...
August 25, 2022
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Russian, Ukrainian artists seek to help war-torn Ukraine through exhibitions in Japan
Two artists from Russia and Ukraine are holding exhibitions in Japan to raise money for Ukraine and ...
August 22, 2022
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Giant portraits take over park in Kobe
Inside Out Project Kobe, an art event that pastes giant portraits on walls, is being held at Meriken...
August 20, 2022
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Kyoto exhibition showcases work by British artist Brian Eno
The British music producer Brian Eno, who has collaborated with David Bowie and U2, among others, is...
August 19, 2022
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Exhibition of works from Imperial collection opens in Tokyo
A special exhibition featuring 82 artworks associated with the Imperial family opened Saturday at a ...
August 6, 2022
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Traditional Edo furin gets twist that chimes with younger people
The Edo furin wind chimes tinkle as they sway in the wind, and their hand-painted designs project an...
July 28, 2022
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Scenic Ome ryokan inn transformed into art museum
OME, Tokyo — A private art museum in front of Mitake Station on the JR Ome Line was once a ryokan tr...
July 17, 2022
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Losing your marbles for ‘marbleous’ creations?
When it comes to rolling and flicking something around for fun, marbles have long been a go-to choic...
July 15, 2022
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The beauty of details: 79-year-old artist cuts out images from flyers to create large collages
Cutting images out of newspaper flyers and mail-order catalogs and pasting these small pieces of pap...
July 7, 2022
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Traditional crafts make waves aboard cruise ship
About 140 craftwork pieces are on display on the Asuka II cruise ship for a project organized by the...
June 23, 2022
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