Category Archives: Art

Japanese Mona Lisa!?

It has been a while since I have introduced a blog post from my favorite entertainment blog last time. Today’s topic is Japanese famous actress Koyuki and Mona Lisa.  …

All Edible Japanese Confectionery “Wagashi” Art

  The video below is a slideshow of Japanese confectionery art. Japanese confectionery is called wagashi in Japanese. This video especially introduces “kogei-gashi” meaning “confectionery craft” unlike everyday wagashi such…

Recycled Art; What Is This Made of?

A realistic octopus with limply tentacles… Can you tell what is this made of? Wood? Yes, but it is not just wood, it is made of 2,000 used chop sticks!It…

“Prince of Sidelong Glance” Actor Taichi Saotome

  Known as “prince of sidelong glance,” Taichi Saotome is a young talented actor who can play roles of men and women. Sometimes he is a strong samurai, and other…

Sword Dance Synchronized with Shadows

  This sword performance is really amazing. Using visual effect, a Japanese actor Taichi Saotome battles shadow enemies including his own shadow. The play is “Kenbu/Kage-e (Sword Dance/Shadow Play),” and…

Japanese Nail Art and Care: Gel Nails

Look at these beautiful nail decorations! Lovely nails sure do make women happy (^^)     (c) ちえり|写真素材 PIXTA   In recent years, the “gel nail” has become the state-of-the-art…

Hand Drawn Flip Book and Animation Based on a J-Song

  Some people really show their talents in video sharing websites. The following videos are parapara-manga -flip book work and hand drawn animation made by Niconico-douga users. Both are taking the…

ESPer Domino Effect – Falling without Physical Contact

You may have seen or made domino effect. When one block doesn’t contact another, it doesn’t work, right? But it does work with “ESPer Domino.”     The blocks are…

[Photoblog] Okadera Temple and Children

Miki took this picture at the Cloister of Asukanohikari Festival. It is not a theatrical show. LoL Children were playing in front of illuminated building paintings. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

Sweets Decoration Art Exhibition by Osamu Watanabe

The most romantic day is coming soon, a sweets-decoration art exhibition is held at Seibu Department Store in Shibuya, Tokyo. Produced by a Japanese contemporary artist, Osamu Watanabe, the exhibition…

Japanese Wrapping Cloth Furoshiki table cloth

  This is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth called “furoshiki.” Furoshiki have been used in Japan through the ages. They are used mainly for wrapping gifts, but you can also…

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