Kigumi: The Japanese Museum of Interlocking Wooden Joints
In a nondescript building in Tokyo there is a little-known museum that celebrates on of Japan’s most distinctive crafts: kigumi, or interlocking wooden joints.
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Graphic Artworks by Haruka Aramaki Distort our Perception of Space
We were in Tokyo recently and one of the most enjoyable exhibitions was this show of blue and red graphic artworks by designer Haruka Aramaki. Composed of predominantly blue and red – “I feel a neutr…
Black In Tokyo: a Documentary About Life in Japan
A short documentary from 2017 takes a look at the lives of black residents in Tokyo. Directed by Nigerian-American artist Amarachi Nwosu, the film follows five subjects, with origins ranging fro…
Kazuhiro Tsuji just made Oscar history
With his Academy Award win, along with David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick, for their work in “Darkest Hour,” Kazuhiro Tsuji became the first Asian individual to win the Oscar for hair and makeup.
Japanese makeup artist wins Academy Award
Japanese makeup artist Kazuhiro Tsuji has won an Academy Award in the category of makeup and hairstyling for his work on the film "Darkest Hour." It was his 3rd nomination. He shared t…
Hafu2Hafu Project Creator Answers Questions on Half-Japanese Identity
Tetsuro Miyazaki, a photographer and the son of a Belgian mother and a Japanese father, is the creator of the Hāfu2Hāfu photography project. For his research, Miyazaki has photographed and interviewe…
Japan Plans for Supertall Wooden Skyscraper in Tokyo by 2041
Timber tower construction is the current obsession of architects, with new projects claiming to be the world’s next tallest popping up all over the globe. But this latest proposal from Japanese compa…
Discovery: 5 Japanese Science Fiction Authors
When people think about Japanese science fiction, thoughts tend to swing towards manga, anime and live action movies. Gundam, Atom Boy and Battle Royale are all high on international SF-awarenes…
The Japanese phrase that led fashion designer Chitose Abe from obscurity to fame
Japanese designer Chitose Abe creates clothes that are inherently cool, wholly original, but also extremely practical. Abe founded the fashion label Sacai—a variation on her maiden name, Sakai—i…
Yoshitomo Nara "Drawings: 1988~2018 Last 30 Years" @ Kaikai Kiki Gallery, Tokyo
One of the most famed and iconic artists from Japan, Yoshitomo Nara just opened a new solo show of older works, "Drawings : 1988~2018 Last 30 years" at Takashi Murakami's Kaikai Kiki G…