Japan Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com https://everydaymonkey.com Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://everydaymonkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Japan Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com 32 32 This Content Creator Shows How Awesome Japan Is https://everydaymonkey.com/this-content-creator-shows-how-awesome-japan-is/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:49:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=19822 Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has captivated the world for centuries. From its ancient traditions and customs to its cutting-edge technology and pop culture, there is so much to discover and explore in Japan. One man who has made it his mission to showcase the diverse and distinct aspects […]

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Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has captivated the world for centuries. From its ancient traditions and customs to its cutting-edge technology and pop culture, there is so much to discover and explore in Japan.

One man who has made it his mission to showcase the diverse and distinct aspects of Japanese culture is Steven, a content creator and social media influencer. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for all things Japanese, he has gained a large following on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where he shares his insights and experiences of living in Japan.

For example, in one of his videos, Steven showed the differences between malls in Japan and other parts of the world. There, you can rent a kid’s stroller or a wheelchair. The elevators have seats for your shopping bags, and some of the bigger malls have umbrellas to borrow. Also, some of the malls have small bathrooms for children to use, so the parents don’t have to accompany them.

Allstar Steven, as he is known on social media, has attracted a following of 160,000 on Instagram and over 400,000 on TikTok.

To see some of Steven’s videos, check out the gallery below.

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Adele Collette is Exploring Japan in a Converted Van https://everydaymonkey.com/adele-collette-is-exploring-japan-in-a-converted-van/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:34:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=20519 Japan is one of those magical countries we should all visit at least once in a lifetime, and Adele “Addy” Collette is exploring it in style. This travel blogger put a lot of effort into fixing up an old converted van so she should embark on an epic road trip across Japan. View this post […]

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Japan is one of those magical countries we should all visit at least once in a lifetime, and Adele “Addy” Collette is exploring it in style. This travel blogger put a lot of effort into fixing up an old converted van so she should embark on an epic road trip across Japan.

Collette is the mastermind behind TikTok page @addy_road, where she’s followed by over 850,000 people. We’ve seen her explore several countries over the years, from Vietnam to Thailand, but her life turned upside down when she decided to head to Japan.

She started this adventure by buying a van and converting it into a camper. She admits this is one of the hardest things she’s ever done and that she faced a lot of self-doubt along the way, but waking up at sunrise above a sea of clouds after her first night sleeping in the van made her realize she needs to keep going.

“This has always been a dream of mine and I’m still in disbelief that I’m doing it. It’s been really challenging so far but I’ve learned so much already. I don’t know if I’ll enjoy ‘van life’ yet but I feel the most alive when I’m traveling,” she explained on Instagram.

Collette embarked on a few shorter van trips before hitting the road full-time, and she went everywhere from Kyoto and Nara to Osaka and Tokyo in the past few months.

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Surreal Photos of Osaka by Omi Kim https://everydaymonkey.com/surreal-photos-of-osaka-by-omi-kim/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:43:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=16334 City lights have always been an inspiration for photographers, and Osaka, Japan is one of the most inspiring cities in that sense. With many little stores and plenty of neon signs around the city, Osaka serves as an inspiration for Omi Kim, the local photographer who created these surreal artworks. View this post on Instagram […]

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City lights have always been an inspiration for photographers, and Osaka, Japan is one of the most inspiring cities in that sense. With many little stores and plenty of neon signs around the city, Osaka serves as an inspiration for Omi Kim, the local photographer who created these surreal artworks.

Kim specializes in street photography, graphic composites, and portraiture. “For over ten years I took part in design and production of my fathers leather company,” Kim writes on his website. “In 2010 I established my own brand ‘crambox creating’. I started photography to showcase my creations but soon photography also became a big part of myself.”

He finds that there are limitless ways to express this world through photography. Nearly 50k people follow his work on Instagram, where he shares some of the most beautiful photos he took.

He often uses Photoshop to erase the background and leave the single building in focus. He often plays with photo manipulation to make the images surreal by adding unexpected characters.

Scroll down to see some of Kim’s photos and follow his Instagram for more. You can check out his full portfolio on his website. Don’t forget to also check out his work with leather behind the brand crambox!

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Japanese Garden Transformed into Beautiful Art Installation https://everydaymonkey.com/japanese-garden-transformed-into-beautiful-art-installation/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:23:03 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=11885 Creative company teamLab is working on its latest project that includes transforming an iconic Japanese garden into an impressive work of art. They have recently shared some images that show what Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Ibaraki, will look like when they’re done with it. Their goal is to show that art can coexist with the […]

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Creative company teamLab is working on its latest project that includes transforming an iconic Japanese garden into an impressive work of art. They have recently shared some images that show what Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Ibaraki, will look like when they’re done with it.

Their goal is to show that art can coexist with the world without being invasive. The garden is well-known for its 3,000 plum trees and its breathtaking aesthetic.

Kairakuen Garden is considered one of the three greatest gardens in Japan, along with Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and Korakuen Garden in Okayama. They all feature a pond as the central element and paths around it that the visitors use for walking.

“The form and shapes of nature have been created over many years and have been molded by the interactions between people and nature. We can perceive this long duration of time in these shapes of nature themselves,” the creative team tells My Modern Met.

The installation will be set from February 13th to March 21st, 2021.

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The Japanese Art of Wood Joinery is Incredibly Satisfying https://everydaymonkey.com/the-japanese-art-of-wood-joinery-is-incredibly-satisfying/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:47:38 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=10707 The traditional Japanese art of wood joinery has been around since the 12th century. The artists mastered different techniques of joining wood without using glue, nails, or any other materials to help them. The technique involves connecting pieces of timber so that they lock together and form a tight bond that can’t be broken. “At […]

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The traditional Japanese art of wood joinery has been around since the 12th century. The artists mastered different techniques of joining wood without using glue, nails, or any other materials to help them. The technique involves connecting pieces of timber so that they lock together and form a tight bond that can’t be broken.

“At the end of the 12th century, fine woodworking skills and knowledge were brought into Japan from China. Over time, these joinery skills were refined and passed down, resulting in the fine wood joineries Japan is known for,” the video below states.

For those who want to try this art technique themselves, Iwakuni recommends books like The Complete Japanese Joinery and Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use.

On his YouTube channel, you can find many different tutorials and videos that can help you start. Iwakuni is also on Instagram so you can follow him to see more of his work in the future. 118,000 people are currently following his account right now, along for his journey!

If you’re interested to see how this looks, watch the video published by Dylan Iwakuni below.

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A Ship Shaped like a Zipper Opens Tokyo’s Sumida River https://everydaymonkey.com/a-ship-shaped-like-a-zipper-opens-tokyos-sumida-river/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:29:59 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=10528 Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki made one of his big dreams come true—to “open” Sumida river with a ship shaped like an oversized zipper. This achievement is a symbol of his curiosity about what’s beneath the surface of the river. His “Zip-Fastener Ship” unmistakably mimics the real zipper and leaves a white trail on the water […]

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Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki made one of his big dreams come true—to “open” Sumida river with a ship shaped like an oversized zipper. This achievement is a symbol of his curiosity about what’s beneath the surface of the river. His “Zip-Fastener Ship” unmistakably mimics the real zipper and leaves a white trail on the water surface that looks impressive from above.

The art installation is titled Opening the River Zip-Fastener Ship. If it looks familiar, that’s because Suzuki made a scale model in 2004 before making a full-size version. His boat appeared at an art installation for DESIGNART Tokyo 2020 festival recently.

“The undertow of the boat, which travels back and forth between Azuma-bashi Bridge and Sakura-bashi Bridge, opened up the water like a zipper to connect the other side of the river,” he tells Colossal. “(I hoped) that it would change the way we look at the city landscape.”

Check out the video of the ship below. Suzuki’s plans for the future include shifting his focus to the water’s molecules in his next installations. Follow his work on Instagram if you’d like to stay informed on this topic.

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These Popular Memes Were Recreated in Japanese Ukiyo-E Style https://everydaymonkey.com/these-popular-memes-were-recreated-in-japanese-ukiyo-e-style/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:44:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=9927 If you ever wondered how popular memes would look like if they were created in Japanese animation style, your answer is here. Thanks to Memes of the Floating World, we can now see popular memes recreated in Ukiyo-e illustration style and we must say they look truly beautiful. Many popular memes were recreated including “Woman […]

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If you ever wondered how popular memes would look like if they were created in Japanese animation style, your answer is here. Thanks to Memes of the Floating World, we can now see popular memes recreated in Ukiyo-e illustration style and we must say they look truly beautiful. Many popular memes were recreated including “Woman Yelling at a Cat”, “This is Fine”, “Doge”, etc.

Ukiyo-e genre was popular in Japan from the 17th to 19th century. It was often used on woodblock prints and paintings, with the most popular subjects being beautiful women, sumo wrestlers, and kabuki actors. Memes of the Floating World wants to share this style with the whole world in a modern way so the new generations can also learn about it and appreciate it. 

“Searching for memes illustrated as classic Japanese woodblock prints? Memes of the Floating World reimagines pop culture Ukiyo-e style,” their website reads. Scroll down to see some of your favorite memes drawn in this distinctive style and don’t forget to follow their Instagram account if you want to see more.

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Manga Enthusiast? You’ll Love This Japanese Artist https://everydaymonkey.com/manga-enthusiast-youll-love-this-japanese-artist/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:16:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=8395 Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda is known for her unique children portraits which combine cute aesthetics with horrifying themes, creating a somewhat alarming image. Through these images, Shimoda aims to address contemporary struggles in modern-day society. “For me, this is my most effective means to convey my emotions and feelings to other people,” she explained in an […]

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Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda is known for her unique children portraits which combine cute aesthetics with horrifying themes, creating a somewhat alarming image. Through these images, Shimoda aims to address contemporary struggles in modern-day society. “For me, this is my most effective means to convey my emotions and feelings to other people,” she explained in an interview with We Heart.

Her characters, depicted as starry-eyed children dressed in superhero costumes are only part human. “They are not ‘human’ children,” stressed Shimoda. “I like to use the example of magical girls (shojo) because they are inspired by human girls but they are characters.”

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“Magical girl” is a subgenre of Japanese manga and anime which features girls who use magic or possess magical powers. This motif ties in with Shimoda’s overall aesthetics which is directly inspired by Japanese manga and anime. “My father was interested in anime and Manga, and he introduced me to the Studio Ghibli animated movies when I was a child,” she notes.

You can Shimoda’s work in exhibitions around the world, including Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe, as well as online, via Instagram.

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#saturdayvibes 🥰😈

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Japanese Bakery Makes Adorable Cat-Shaped Bread https://everydaymonkey.com/japanese-bakery-makes-adorable-cat-shaped-bread/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:31:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7906 One Japanese bakery figured out how to turn regular bread into an adorable product. By slightly changing the regular shape of a bread loaf, they manage to create cute, cat-shaped loaves that people around the world love. Neko Shokupan’s bakery became famous for its breath shaped like a cat’s head. The bakery runs an Instagram […]

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One Japanese bakery figured out how to turn regular bread into an adorable product. By slightly changing the regular shape of a bread loaf, they manage to create cute, cat-shaped loaves that people around the world love.

Neko Shokupan’s bakery became famous for its breath shaped like a cat’s head. The bakery runs an Instagram account where they share numerous ideas for meals that include their bread. Savory and sweet breakfasts just became 100% more fun. Whether you decide to spread some peanut butter and jelly on your cat bread or play and draw a face with food, your breakfast will be more enjoyable than ever. This is also perfect for kids, especially if they’re picky eaters.

Check out some ideas below.

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. 【こどもねこねこスマイルキャンペーンを 開催いたします🎉✨】 . 新型コロナウイルスの影響により、ご自宅で過ごす期間が長期になった小学生以下のお子さまを対象に、インスタグラム上で『こどもねこねこスマイルキャンペーン』を2020年4月24日まで開催いたします✨🐈 . アレンジやチョコペンなどで絵を描いて 「#ねこねこスマイル」のハッシュタグを つけてインスタグラムに投稿すると、 抽選でねこねこ食パン(プレーン)1本を プレゼントいたします🍞💓 . たくさんのご投稿、お待ちしております! 以下、キャンペーンの詳細です♪ . ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ●期間 2020年3月24日〜2020年4月24日 . ●対象 小学生以下のお子さまが絵を描いたねこねこ食パン . ●参加方法 1.ねこねこ食パンにチョコペンなどを使って自由に 絵を描いたりアレンジをする 2.「#ねこねこスマイル」のハッシュタグをつけて インスタグラムに投稿する . ●プレゼント 抽選で10名様にねこねこ食パン(プレーン)1本 . ●当選者発表 当選者の発表はインスタグラムのDMでの連絡を もってかえさせていただきます ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー .

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. ◆新規オープンのお知らせ◆ . 【2019年12月6日(金)】 ●ねこねこ食パン イオンモール高知店 高知県高知市秦南町1丁目4−8 営業時間:10:00~22:00 (売り切れしだい終了) 定休日:施設に準じます . ◆オープン記念・インスタグラムキャンペーン◆ 期間:2019年12月6日(金)~2020年1月6日(日) ご自身のインスタグラムに下記の3つのハッシュタグを付けて、ねこねこ食パンを投稿していただき、 「♥30いいね」をゲットすると、ねこねこ食パン1斤が30円引き! —————————— #ねこねこ食パン #MILK100% #高知 —————————— ・お会計時に「♥30いいね」がついた投稿画面をレジスタッフにご提示ください。
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・イオンモール高知店の店頭でのみ有効です。 . ◆催事出店情報◆ ・横浜髙島屋12/21(土)~12/23(月)時間:10:00~21:00 ・名古屋タカシマヤゲートタワーモール 2020.1.17(金)〜2.14(金) ※売り切れしだい終了です。 お取り扱いのフレーバーは会場により異なります。 . #nekonekoshokupan #bakery #bread #cat #milk #ねこねこ食パン #高級食パン #食パン #パン #ベーカリー #ねこ食 #パン#ねこ #ミルク #チョコ #新店舗 #出店 #オープン #四国 #高知 #プレゼント#手土産 #贈り物

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. ◆新規オープンのお知らせ◆ 【2019年11月15日(金)】 ・ねこねこ食パン アリオ北砂店 (‪〒136-0073 東京都江東区北砂2-17-1‬) . ◆アリオ北砂店オープン記念・インスタグラムキャンペーン◆ 期間: 11月15日(金)~12月15日(日) ご自身のインスタグラムに下記の3つのハッシュタグを付けて、ねこねこ食パンを投稿していただき、 「♥30いいね」をゲットすると、ねこねこ食パン1斤が30円引き! —————————— #ねこねこ食パン #MILK100% #北砂 —————————— ・お会計時に「♥30いいね」がついた投稿画面をレジスタッフにご提示ください。
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・アリオ北砂店の店頭でのみ有効です。 . ◆催事出店情報◆ ・横浜高島屋11/20~11/30(10:00〜21:00) ・大宮駅(11/21~11/29 10:00〜21:00 ※初日は12:00オープン、最終日19:00クローズ) ※売り切れしだい終了です。 お取り扱いのフレーバーは会場により異なります。 . #nekonekoshokupan #bakery #bread #cat #milk #ねこねこ食パン #高級食パン #食パン #ねこ食 #パン#ねこ #ミルク #チョコ #新店舗 #出店 #オープン #関東 #東京

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Japan Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com https://everydaymonkey.com Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:38:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://everydaymonkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_wp-32x32.png Japan Archives - https://everydaymonkey.com 32 32 This Content Creator Shows How Awesome Japan Is https://everydaymonkey.com/this-content-creator-shows-how-awesome-japan-is/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:49:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=19822 Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has captivated the world for centuries. From its ancient traditions and customs to its cutting-edge technology and pop culture, there is so much to discover and explore in Japan. One man who has made it his mission to showcase the diverse and distinct aspects […]

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Japan is a country with a rich and unique culture that has captivated the world for centuries. From its ancient traditions and customs to its cutting-edge technology and pop culture, there is so much to discover and explore in Japan.

One man who has made it his mission to showcase the diverse and distinct aspects of Japanese culture is Steven, a content creator and social media influencer. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for all things Japanese, he has gained a large following on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where he shares his insights and experiences of living in Japan.

For example, in one of his videos, Steven showed the differences between malls in Japan and other parts of the world. There, you can rent a kid’s stroller or a wheelchair. The elevators have seats for your shopping bags, and some of the bigger malls have umbrellas to borrow. Also, some of the malls have small bathrooms for children to use, so the parents don’t have to accompany them.

Allstar Steven, as he is known on social media, has attracted a following of 160,000 on Instagram and over 400,000 on TikTok.

To see some of Steven’s videos, check out the gallery below.

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Adele Collette is Exploring Japan in a Converted Van https://everydaymonkey.com/adele-collette-is-exploring-japan-in-a-converted-van/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:34:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=20519 Japan is one of those magical countries we should all visit at least once in a lifetime, and Adele “Addy” Collette is exploring it in style. This travel blogger put a lot of effort into fixing up an old converted van so she should embark on an epic road trip across Japan. View this post […]

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Japan is one of those magical countries we should all visit at least once in a lifetime, and Adele “Addy” Collette is exploring it in style. This travel blogger put a lot of effort into fixing up an old converted van so she should embark on an epic road trip across Japan.

Collette is the mastermind behind TikTok page @addy_road, where she’s followed by over 850,000 people. We’ve seen her explore several countries over the years, from Vietnam to Thailand, but her life turned upside down when she decided to head to Japan.

She started this adventure by buying a van and converting it into a camper. She admits this is one of the hardest things she’s ever done and that she faced a lot of self-doubt along the way, but waking up at sunrise above a sea of clouds after her first night sleeping in the van made her realize she needs to keep going.

“This has always been a dream of mine and I’m still in disbelief that I’m doing it. It’s been really challenging so far but I’ve learned so much already. I don’t know if I’ll enjoy ‘van life’ yet but I feel the most alive when I’m traveling,” she explained on Instagram.

Collette embarked on a few shorter van trips before hitting the road full-time, and she went everywhere from Kyoto and Nara to Osaka and Tokyo in the past few months.

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Surreal Photos of Osaka by Omi Kim https://everydaymonkey.com/surreal-photos-of-osaka-by-omi-kim/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:43:00 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=16334 City lights have always been an inspiration for photographers, and Osaka, Japan is one of the most inspiring cities in that sense. With many little stores and plenty of neon signs around the city, Osaka serves as an inspiration for Omi Kim, the local photographer who created these surreal artworks. View this post on Instagram […]

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City lights have always been an inspiration for photographers, and Osaka, Japan is one of the most inspiring cities in that sense. With many little stores and plenty of neon signs around the city, Osaka serves as an inspiration for Omi Kim, the local photographer who created these surreal artworks.

Kim specializes in street photography, graphic composites, and portraiture. “For over ten years I took part in design and production of my fathers leather company,” Kim writes on his website. “In 2010 I established my own brand ‘crambox creating’. I started photography to showcase my creations but soon photography also became a big part of myself.”

He finds that there are limitless ways to express this world through photography. Nearly 50k people follow his work on Instagram, where he shares some of the most beautiful photos he took.

He often uses Photoshop to erase the background and leave the single building in focus. He often plays with photo manipulation to make the images surreal by adding unexpected characters.

Scroll down to see some of Kim’s photos and follow his Instagram for more. You can check out his full portfolio on his website. Don’t forget to also check out his work with leather behind the brand crambox!

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Japanese Garden Transformed into Beautiful Art Installation https://everydaymonkey.com/japanese-garden-transformed-into-beautiful-art-installation/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:23:03 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=11885 Creative company teamLab is working on its latest project that includes transforming an iconic Japanese garden into an impressive work of art. They have recently shared some images that show what Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Ibaraki, will look like when they’re done with it. Their goal is to show that art can coexist with the […]

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Creative company teamLab is working on its latest project that includes transforming an iconic Japanese garden into an impressive work of art. They have recently shared some images that show what Kairakuen Garden in Mito, Ibaraki, will look like when they’re done with it.

Their goal is to show that art can coexist with the world without being invasive. The garden is well-known for its 3,000 plum trees and its breathtaking aesthetic.

Kairakuen Garden is considered one of the three greatest gardens in Japan, along with Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and Korakuen Garden in Okayama. They all feature a pond as the central element and paths around it that the visitors use for walking.

“The form and shapes of nature have been created over many years and have been molded by the interactions between people and nature. We can perceive this long duration of time in these shapes of nature themselves,” the creative team tells My Modern Met.

The installation will be set from February 13th to March 21st, 2021.

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The Japanese Art of Wood Joinery is Incredibly Satisfying https://everydaymonkey.com/the-japanese-art-of-wood-joinery-is-incredibly-satisfying/ Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:47:38 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=10707 The traditional Japanese art of wood joinery has been around since the 12th century. The artists mastered different techniques of joining wood without using glue, nails, or any other materials to help them. The technique involves connecting pieces of timber so that they lock together and form a tight bond that can’t be broken. “At […]

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The traditional Japanese art of wood joinery has been around since the 12th century. The artists mastered different techniques of joining wood without using glue, nails, or any other materials to help them. The technique involves connecting pieces of timber so that they lock together and form a tight bond that can’t be broken.

“At the end of the 12th century, fine woodworking skills and knowledge were brought into Japan from China. Over time, these joinery skills were refined and passed down, resulting in the fine wood joineries Japan is known for,” the video below states.

For those who want to try this art technique themselves, Iwakuni recommends books like The Complete Japanese Joinery and Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use.

On his YouTube channel, you can find many different tutorials and videos that can help you start. Iwakuni is also on Instagram so you can follow him to see more of his work in the future. 118,000 people are currently following his account right now, along for his journey!

If you’re interested to see how this looks, watch the video published by Dylan Iwakuni below.

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A Ship Shaped like a Zipper Opens Tokyo’s Sumida River https://everydaymonkey.com/a-ship-shaped-like-a-zipper-opens-tokyos-sumida-river/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:29:59 +0000 https://everydaymonkey.com/?p=10528 Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki made one of his big dreams come true—to “open” Sumida river with a ship shaped like an oversized zipper. This achievement is a symbol of his curiosity about what’s beneath the surface of the river. His “Zip-Fastener Ship” unmistakably mimics the real zipper and leaves a white trail on the water […]

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Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki made one of his big dreams come true—to “open” Sumida river with a ship shaped like an oversized zipper. This achievement is a symbol of his curiosity about what’s beneath the surface of the river. His “Zip-Fastener Ship” unmistakably mimics the real zipper and leaves a white trail on the water surface that looks impressive from above.

The art installation is titled Opening the River Zip-Fastener Ship. If it looks familiar, that’s because Suzuki made a scale model in 2004 before making a full-size version. His boat appeared at an art installation for DESIGNART Tokyo 2020 festival recently.

“The undertow of the boat, which travels back and forth between Azuma-bashi Bridge and Sakura-bashi Bridge, opened up the water like a zipper to connect the other side of the river,” he tells Colossal. “(I hoped) that it would change the way we look at the city landscape.”

Check out the video of the ship below. Suzuki’s plans for the future include shifting his focus to the water’s molecules in his next installations. Follow his work on Instagram if you’d like to stay informed on this topic.

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These Popular Memes Were Recreated in Japanese Ukiyo-E Style https://everydaymonkey.com/these-popular-memes-were-recreated-in-japanese-ukiyo-e-style/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:44:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=9927 If you ever wondered how popular memes would look like if they were created in Japanese animation style, your answer is here. Thanks to Memes of the Floating World, we can now see popular memes recreated in Ukiyo-e illustration style and we must say they look truly beautiful. Many popular memes were recreated including “Woman […]

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If you ever wondered how popular memes would look like if they were created in Japanese animation style, your answer is here. Thanks to Memes of the Floating World, we can now see popular memes recreated in Ukiyo-e illustration style and we must say they look truly beautiful. Many popular memes were recreated including “Woman Yelling at a Cat”, “This is Fine”, “Doge”, etc.

Ukiyo-e genre was popular in Japan from the 17th to 19th century. It was often used on woodblock prints and paintings, with the most popular subjects being beautiful women, sumo wrestlers, and kabuki actors. Memes of the Floating World wants to share this style with the whole world in a modern way so the new generations can also learn about it and appreciate it. 

“Searching for memes illustrated as classic Japanese woodblock prints? Memes of the Floating World reimagines pop culture Ukiyo-e style,” their website reads. Scroll down to see some of your favorite memes drawn in this distinctive style and don’t forget to follow their Instagram account if you want to see more.

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Manga Enthusiast? You’ll Love This Japanese Artist https://everydaymonkey.com/manga-enthusiast-youll-love-this-japanese-artist/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:16:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=8395 Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda is known for her unique children portraits which combine cute aesthetics with horrifying themes, creating a somewhat alarming image. Through these images, Shimoda aims to address contemporary struggles in modern-day society. “For me, this is my most effective means to convey my emotions and feelings to other people,” she explained in an […]

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Japanese artist Hikari Shimoda is known for her unique children portraits which combine cute aesthetics with horrifying themes, creating a somewhat alarming image. Through these images, Shimoda aims to address contemporary struggles in modern-day society. “For me, this is my most effective means to convey my emotions and feelings to other people,” she explained in an interview with We Heart.

Her characters, depicted as starry-eyed children dressed in superhero costumes are only part human. “They are not ‘human’ children,” stressed Shimoda. “I like to use the example of magical girls (shojo) because they are inspired by human girls but they are characters.”

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“Magical girl” is a subgenre of Japanese manga and anime which features girls who use magic or possess magical powers. This motif ties in with Shimoda’s overall aesthetics which is directly inspired by Japanese manga and anime. “My father was interested in anime and Manga, and he introduced me to the Studio Ghibli animated movies when I was a child,” she notes.

You can Shimoda’s work in exhibitions around the world, including Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe, as well as online, via Instagram.

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Japanese Bakery Makes Adorable Cat-Shaped Bread https://everydaymonkey.com/japanese-bakery-makes-adorable-cat-shaped-bread/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:31:00 +0000 https://stagingemd2.wpengine.com/?p=7906 One Japanese bakery figured out how to turn regular bread into an adorable product. By slightly changing the regular shape of a bread loaf, they manage to create cute, cat-shaped loaves that people around the world love. Neko Shokupan’s bakery became famous for its breath shaped like a cat’s head. The bakery runs an Instagram […]

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One Japanese bakery figured out how to turn regular bread into an adorable product. By slightly changing the regular shape of a bread loaf, they manage to create cute, cat-shaped loaves that people around the world love.

Neko Shokupan’s bakery became famous for its breath shaped like a cat’s head. The bakery runs an Instagram account where they share numerous ideas for meals that include their bread. Savory and sweet breakfasts just became 100% more fun. Whether you decide to spread some peanut butter and jelly on your cat bread or play and draw a face with food, your breakfast will be more enjoyable than ever. This is also perfect for kids, especially if they’re picky eaters.

Check out some ideas below.

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. ◆新規オープンのお知らせ◆ . 【2019年12月6日(金)】 ●ねこねこ食パン イオンモール高知店 高知県高知市秦南町1丁目4−8 営業時間:10:00~22:00 (売り切れしだい終了) 定休日:施設に準じます . ◆オープン記念・インスタグラムキャンペーン◆ 期間:2019年12月6日(金)~2020年1月6日(日) ご自身のインスタグラムに下記の3つのハッシュタグを付けて、ねこねこ食パンを投稿していただき、 「♥30いいね」をゲットすると、ねこねこ食パン1斤が30円引き! —————————— #ねこねこ食パン #MILK100% #高知 —————————— ・お会計時に「♥30いいね」がついた投稿画面をレジスタッフにご提示ください。
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・イオンモール高知店の店頭でのみ有効です。 . ◆催事出店情報◆ ・横浜髙島屋12/21(土)~12/23(月)時間:10:00~21:00 ・名古屋タカシマヤゲートタワーモール 2020.1.17(金)〜2.14(金) ※売り切れしだい終了です。 お取り扱いのフレーバーは会場により異なります。 . #nekonekoshokupan #bakery #bread #cat #milk #ねこねこ食パン #高級食パン #食パン #パン #ベーカリー #ねこ食 #パン#ねこ #ミルク #チョコ #新店舗 #出店 #オープン #四国 #高知 #プレゼント#手土産 #贈り物

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. ◆新規オープンのお知らせ◆ 【2019年11月15日(金)】 ・ねこねこ食パン アリオ北砂店 (‪〒136-0073 東京都江東区北砂2-17-1‬) . ◆アリオ北砂店オープン記念・インスタグラムキャンペーン◆ 期間: 11月15日(金)~12月15日(日) ご自身のインスタグラムに下記の3つのハッシュタグを付けて、ねこねこ食パンを投稿していただき、 「♥30いいね」をゲットすると、ねこねこ食パン1斤が30円引き! —————————— #ねこねこ食パン #MILK100% #北砂 —————————— ・お会計時に「♥30いいね」がついた投稿画面をレジスタッフにご提示ください。
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・アリオ北砂店の店頭でのみ有効です。 . ◆催事出店情報◆ ・横浜高島屋11/20~11/30(10:00〜21:00) ・大宮駅(11/21~11/29 10:00〜21:00 ※初日は12:00オープン、最終日19:00クローズ) ※売り切れしだい終了です。 お取り扱いのフレーバーは会場により異なります。 . #nekonekoshokupan #bakery #bread #cat #milk #ねこねこ食パン #高級食パン #食パン #ねこ食 #パン#ねこ #ミルク #チョコ #新店舗 #出店 #オープン #関東 #東京

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