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Category: Entertainment
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Obon, Anime and Cats give rise to an Emotional Narrative
Every summer in Japan, from August 13 to 16, is the Obon festival, a Buddhist custom to honor our deceased ancestors, in which it is believed that the spirits of our relatives return to the world of the living to visit us. . The talented artist under the pseudonym 526 ( @Kojiro337 ), recently shared… Read more
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“ANIMATION × PARALYMPIC: Who is your hero?”
A series of animated short films produced by NHK, which they have called “ANIMATION × PARALYMPIC: Who is your hero?” , will promote the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. Each episode features a different Paralympic sport. The project aims to introduce new Paralympic sports heroes through engaging characters and stories that will be created in… Read more
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“The Future I Saw” – Prophetic Manga by Ryo Tatsuki
Today we are going to talk about a very interesting topic that is about a prophetic mangaka, Ryo Tatsuki, who has predicted several events that have happened and others that are about to happen! Ryo Tatsuki began her professional career in the 1970s and in the 1980s she shared with the world that she had… Read more
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“Funny Faces”: A Very Emotional Paper Animation!
There is no doubt that between parents and children there can be a very strong bond that helps them get through the most difficult times. This is particularly true in children’s formative years, when parents work very hard to provide the best life possible for their children. Talented Japanese paper artist Shinrashinge ( @shin___geki ),… Read more
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Shinjuku’s Puk Pupa Theater from 1929, Now Online
Puk Pupa Theater is the first modern theater in Japan dedicated to puppets. He gives performances at his charming theater in Shinjuku, and until before the pandemic, he counted 80 puppeteers among his members. Puk Pupa Teatro presents about 10 different plays during the year, with more than 120 days of performances. A recent play… Read more
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Masterpieces of Art and Cats in Ikebukuro Tokyo
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the CAT ART Exhibition , where you can admire masterpieces by famous cat painters such as Johannes Ferneko and Leonardo Nya Vinci . The exhibition features more than 60 feline artworks at the Marui department store in Ikebukuro until August 29, 2021. If you are an art fan,… Read more
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Washing Money in Japan to attract abundance
There is a small Shrine and Temple that runs through a small stream, just to the side of the Tonosawa station platform on the Hakone Tozan Line. An intimate atmosphere, which almost goes unnoticed by travelers, but which can have a great impact on our economy. In this sanctuary you can find 3 Shinto deities… Read more
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Learn about traditional Japanese masks and their uses
Traditional Japanese masks (お面) are mostly decorative and can be found most easily at festivals and shrine events. Other masks are worn during certain Shinto dances or by Noh theater actors who wear them when performing a role on stage. Most of these masks are archetypes taken from myths, ancient dances and some that have… Read more
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Pokemon Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Colorful Interactive Display
To celebrate 25 years of its wonderful, ever-expanding world that began as an 8-bit game, an interactive exhibition called “Pokemon Colors” will travel to various cities in Japan, starting with Tokyo. Pokemon Colors will kick off at the Matsuya Ginza Department Store on July 22, and will include 4 interactive areas, an art workshop area,… Read more
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Japan Post To Honor Tokyo Olympics Medalists With Golden Mailboxes
Japan will replace red mailboxes with gold ones at venues tied to medalist champions at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in honor of their achievements, according to the government and Japan Post Co. , Japan’s national postal system. Every time a Japanese athlete wins a gold medal at the Olympic or Paralympic Games , a current… Read more