Art
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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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3-Day Global Art Event to be Held Around Tokyo’s Shibuya Station; Includes Video Art on Large Screens at Scramble Crossing
The “Dig Shibuya” event, scheduled to be held from Friday through Sunday, will allow visitors to int...
January 11, 2024
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Van Gogh’s Masterpieces to Be on Display in Fukushima on 15th Anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
FUKUSHIMA—The Grand Van Gogh Exhibition, tentatively titled, will be held at the Fukushima Prefectur...
December 31, 2023
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Japan to Propose Calligraphy for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The Council for Cultural Affairs on Monday chose Japanese calligraphy as a new candidate to propose ...
December 18, 2023
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