Sea-Inspired Miniature Newspaper Collages
This artist uses a wide range of multimedia—everything from snippets of foreign newspapers and magazines to 'nihonga' materials to create collages that illustrate the ocean that connects all.
Portraits of Tokyo’s Stray Cats
There's definitely not a shortage of cat photographs. But for some reason, Masayuki Oki's photographs of street cats stand out in a way that others don’t.
Reflective Paintings of Water Ripples
Artist Yoshihito Kawase creates stunningly quiet water ripple paintings that reflect on the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Revitalizing Fukushima One Shoe at a Time
Keep a centuries-old tradition alive on the streets by wearing 450 years of history on your feet.
Otaku Tattoos Gaining Traction in Japan
While tattoos remain largely taboo in Japan, a new form of tattooing that draws on anime and otaku culture is helping change the local image of ink.
Andy Warhol 'Randoseru'
With Japanese kids' backpacks becoming fashion icons in their own right, why not up the ante with a splash of Andy?
Merging Traditional Technique & Modern Imagery
Get to know Keisuke Yamaguchi, an artist who recreates 'ema' paintings for Shinto shrines, as well as creating his own stunning works inherently connected to the ancient concepts of Shintoism.
Pin Your Hair Up with Mini Japanese Weapons
These gorgeous hairpins will have you ready to turn heads and defeat foes.
