
Have you ever had one of those moments where you wish you could just disappear and the let the world pass by? Like Harry Potter’s cloak of invisibility, Chinese artist Liu Bolin has perfected the art of being unseen. Liu uses his chameleon-like skills (and a great deal of paint) to make himself barely noticeable even in some of the world’s busiest cities. Get ready to test your eyesight and take a look at 38 pictures of Liu hiding in plain sight!
Japanese netizens enjoyed hunting for the hidden artist among so many different cityscapes. They were really impressed with how well Liu could hide himself using just paint. Some netizens wondered if Liu was getting help from famous fictional camouflage masters and whether the Chinese army might be interested in this skill.
Did he borrow a suit from Solid Snake?
This is like when Arnold Schwarzenegger was fighting the alien in Predator.
Will the People’s Liberation Army be asking him for help?
But before you try to spot the invisible man, we want to help you out in seeing past Liu’s camouflage art. Here is a picture of the artist when he is more visible:
So are you ready to play 38 rounds of “spot the artist”? Look at the following pictures and let us know if you found any particularly difficult!
1.
2.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
Source/Images: Alfafa Mosaic






































Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Ghibli Museum building becomes a cuddly cushion
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Retro Japanese-style hotel room with kotatsu, free ice cream is both amazingly cool AND warm
Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan’s ministry of economy reminds us to “use sound judgment” before buying toilet paper
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Retro Japanese-style hotel room with kotatsu, free ice cream is both amazingly cool AND warm
Japan’s Mos Burger creates tempura rice bowl bento boxed lunch burger, but not for its menu
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Japanese store curses toilet paper supply to protect it from thefts
Sanrio Character Ranking results: Cinnamaroll’s five-year streak broken, poll still goes to dogs
Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
We spent a night in a Tokyo hotel staffed by robots 【Photos】
Ramen restaurant in top Tokyo tourist neighborhood skips price gouging, but how does it taste?