Art
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High School Student Artist Apipo’s Drawings Fascinate Fans; Helps with Struggles, Daily Difficulties
Apipo, 16, is a second-year high school student living in Yoshikawa, Saitama Prefecture. Because ...
May 10, 2024
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Crafts Featuring Pokémon on Display in Shiga Prefecture
MORIYAMA, Shiga — Many fans have been flocking to see a special craft exhibition featuring Pokémo...
May 5, 2024
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World of Sumi Ink Artist Toko Shinoda Recreated
GIFU — The atelier of the late artist Toko Shinoda, globally known for her abstract sumi ink pain...
April 23, 2024
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An Illustrator Between Author and Reader, Akihiro Yamada Draws Out Vivid Characters for Fantasy Novels
Manga artist and illustrator Akihiro Yamada has adorned the popular fantasy novel series “Junikokuk...
April 12, 2024
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Katsushika Hokusai Masterpiece ‘Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji’ Fetches $3.56 Million in New York Auction
NEW YORK - All 46 prints of "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" by Edo period (1760-1849) ukiyo-e ar...
March 20, 2024
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Okinawa Artifacts Missing during WWII Return Home after Being Found in U.S.
NAHA — Cultural artifacts from Okinawa Prefecture that had been missing for nearly 80 years since...
March 17, 2024
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Exhibition Shines New Light on Edo Period Crafts Updated with Artist’s Innovative Take
Taiko drums painted with lightning bolts and haute couture heelless shoes inspired by geta sandal...
March 6, 2024
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Ito Jakuchu’s Forgotten Picture Scroll Discovered, Going on Display at Art Museum in Kyoto in October
A forgotten picture scroll by Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), which colorfully depicts fruits and vegeta...
March 6, 2024
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Saving Kotaro Takamura’s Tokyo Atelier; Preserving Connection with Artists for Future Generations
A movement has begun to preserve the atelier of poet-sculptor Kotaro Takamura (1883-1956), known ...
February 28, 2024
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Elaborate Godzilla Statue by Hakata Doll Artist Represents Monster as Spiritual Being
FUKUOKA — Doll artist Hiromine Nakamura, 37, has created a small, elaborate statue of pop culture ic...
February 25, 2024
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Wooden Bucket Craftsman Wins Top Prize at Japan Traditional Craft Revitalization Contest; Plans to Use Techniques to Create Tearoom
Craftsman Shuji Nakagawa, who makes ki-oke wooden buckets using 700-year-old techniques, has won th...
February 20, 2024
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Elegant Accessories Made Using Czech Beads Reflect Exquisite Craftsmanship
Czech beads are renowned for their rich colors, diverse shapes and sophisticated designs. Their beau...
February 9, 2024
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Digitized Hokusai Ukiyo-e Works Displayed in Japan’s Narita Airport; Delighting International Travelers
An art exhibition space was recently opened in Narita Airport, where digital copies of ukiyo-e works...
January 27, 2024
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Artisan Pushes Boundaries of Koishiwara Pottery
FUKUOKA — The object looked so modern that I wondered if it was really Koishiwara ware. Its intertwi...
January 21, 2024
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Japanese Artist Creates ‘Too Realistic’ Artworks of Food Made from Wood
The Yomiuri ShimbunKibori no Konno’s works show blocks of wood gradually transforming into food By R...
January 19, 2024
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