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Avatar Posted by freedomwv 4 days ago (http://web-japan.org)
Category: Culture | Tags: mud balls art japan
I find this art form to be unlike most things I have seen. The Japanese make high shine mud balls as works of art. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kwech 12 days ago (http://www.purpleslinky.com)
Category: Food and Drink | Tags: food art sushi japanese
Seems like a lot of work just to have it gobbled down. At least they've got pictures! read more »
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Avatar Posted by kame 18 days ago (http://www.yonasu.com)
Category: Photography | Tags: photography sex women art nudity
There's a lot of nudity in this collection, but it's art, so it's different. But among those naked women, there's animals, kids and just normal people doing what they're doing. That variety is what's making it so interesting. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 40 days ago (http://www.asahi.com)
Category: Culture | Tags: temple art auctions cultural assets
Interesting editorial on how much an items is worth and how that corresponds to 'value'. Treasure stolen from Japanese temples auctioned off to the highest bidder. read more »
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Avatar Posted by katz515 57 days ago (http://katz515.blogspot.com)
Category: Film and Books | Tags: family photo art
An Japanese photographer, Masashi Asada published this photo book called "Asada-ke" (Asada Family). What makes it very interesting is that he does "simulation" family photo.

I think Japanese "Costume Play" invaded family photo industry.
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Avatar Posted by James 57 days ago (http://www.pinktentacle.com)
Category: General | Tags: advertising art design
Stylish matchbox ads for Japanese bars, cafes and restaurants from the 1920s to 1940s. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 67 days ago (http://mdn.mainichi.jp)
Category: General | Tags: japan paris ukiyo-e art
Images of ukiyo-e light up the walls along the Seine to celbrate 150 years of Japanese-French relations. Just stunning! read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 77 days ago (http://www.thetokyotraveler.com)
Category: Sightseeing | Tags: cow charity art marunouchi
There is a cow parade going on in Tokyo's Marunouchi district until October 19th - have you seen it? On a brief walk over the weekend I found 19 of the painted fiberglass cows loafing around. There are over 70 out there! read more »
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Avatar Posted by Deas 97 days ago (http://www.rockinginhakata.com)
Category: Technology | Tags: culture art origami technology
American physicist and origami master Robert Lang delivered a pretty sweet lecture at the 2008 TED conference. In it he explains the fusion of mathematics and traditional origami that has high tech application possibilities in space. His talk, viewable in its entirety, is called "Flapping Birds an read more »
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Avatar Posted by freedomwv 102 days ago (http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com)
Category: Photography | Tags: tokyo apoccalypse art
What would Tokyo look like in a post human world. Graphic arts company Tokyo Fantasy has created some amazing pictures of Tokyo after all of us are gone. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 112 days ago (http://matadornights.com)
Category: General | Tags: art tokyo 101 tokyo
Matador nights has named the 101 Tokyo Contemporary Art Fair at number two on their list of the 10 Hottest Up and Coming Art Fairs Worldwide. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 115 days ago (http://matadornights.com)
Category: General | Tags: chiba art star wars vader
What would you do if you were given free reign to decorate your own replica Vader Helmut? Check out these innovative examples that were on display at Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba. read more »
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Avatar Posted by LetsJapan 129 days ago (http://www.letsjapan.markmode.com)
Category: General | Tags: rice field paddy art custom tourism
Castle art appears in rice. Must be high to see it. read more »
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Avatar Posted by freedomwv 130 days ago (http://matadorpulse.com)
Category: Photography | Tags: crop circles japan art
Everyone has seen crop circles before, but have you ever seem them in Japan? These photos will blow your mind. The time and detailed put into each one is stunning! read more »
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