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Anselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’
Why has humanity continuously repeated tragedies? This question came to mind while viewing a solo...
June 28, 2025
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Works by Disabled Artists for Rent in Nagano; Proceeds Go to Original Creators
NAGANO — Replicas of pictures by disabled artists in Nagano Prefecture are now available for rent...
June 20, 2025
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Shosoin THE SHOW: Immersive Exhibition Brings Ancient Japanese Treasures to Life in Osaka; Treasure-inspired Modern Creations Also on Display
“Shosoin THE SHOW — Japanese Imperial Treasures / Experience the history and the miracle!” allows...
June 15, 2025
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In Marseille, a Shadow Becomes Artin Banksy’s Latest Street Mural
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in a qu...
June 12, 2025
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Princess Akiko Calls for Elevating Traditional Japanese Culture; World Forum on Japanese Culture Kicks Off
ATAMI, Shizuoka — Princess Akiko of Mikasa stressed the importance of cultivating fertile soil fo...
June 9, 2025
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Exhibitions Across Japan Remember Legacies of 1970 Osaka Expo and Other Expos Past
Exhibitions focusing on the art and architecture showcased at world expositions in the past, incl...
June 8, 2025
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Felt Art Cats and Dogs Ready to Spring into Life at Ibaraki Museum
CHIKUSEI, Ibaraki — Stretching their bodies or strolling, many of the cats and dogs created by ar...
June 6, 2025
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World Forum on Japanese Culture Set to Kick Off; 1st Session to Feature Speech by Princess Akiko
The World Forum on Japanese Culture is set to kick off at the MOA Museum of Art in Atami, Shizuok...
May 23, 2025
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Artist Kotaro Sekiguchi Uses Newspaper, Adhesive Tape, to Create 3D Art; Materials, Techniques Inspired by Model Made in Elementary School
On Feb. 22, “cat day,” “Oneko-san” (Big cat), a 3-meter-high statue of a plump cat, was displayed...
May 23, 2025
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Through Tough Times, Traditional Woodblock Printers Keep Practicing Their Art; Division of Labor Remains The Same as in The Edo Period
NHK’s taiga historical drama “Unbound,” which depicts the life of Tsutaya Juzaburo, an exceptiona...
May 19, 2025
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Woven Reproduction of Famed Screen Paintings Dedicated to Kenninji Temple; Artisans Took Seven Years to Weave Replica of ‘Wind God and Thunder God’
KYOTO — An exquisite, uniquely woven reproduction of the famous pair of 17th-century byobu screen...
May 18, 2025
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Upcoming Impressionist Exhibition in Tokyo to Focus on Paintings with Interior Settings; Masters of Art Form to be on Display
An upcoming exhibition at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo, will offer a fresh l...
May 14, 2025
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Kitagawa Utamaro Ukiyo-e Print Rediscovered after 43 Years; Edo Period Artwork to Go on Display at Tokyo Museum
An early print of an ukiyo-e by Kitagawa Utamaro, titled “Young Woman Blowing a Poppin,” has been...
May 13, 2025
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Firms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support
OSAKA — Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi Japanese...
May 11, 2025
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Anime Creators to Get Career Boost from New Organization, as Japan Looks to Grow Overseas Market
The Cultural Affairs Agency plans to establish a new organization by the end of fiscal 2025 to he...
April 20, 2025
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