Ukiyo-e Heroes are a group of artists who work in the medium of tradional Japanese woodblock printing (ukiyo-e), a style most strongly associated with Japanese culture. This group has turned their facebook page into a virtual gallery displaying their favorite muse: video games.
This is your Throwback Thursday article of the week, your peek into the archives of RocketNews24 featuring articles from back when we were just getting started. We’d hate for you to miss any of the quality quirky news from Asia and Japan just because you recently stumbled upon our site. And if you’re a devout RN24 reader, thanks for sticking around! Enjoy this blast from the past!
(Originally published on July 1, 2012)
The following are 10 of their completed prints (Pokemon’s not 100% yet). Also available on their facebook page are videos and pictures showing how they made these beautiful pictures so stop on by and show your appreciation with a kind word.
Now get ready to geek out!
Source: Ukiyo-e Heroes (English/Japanese) via Hamusoku (Japanese)
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Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Hayao Miyazaki reveals the kind of otaku he hates the most
Tough times for Japanese pubs as izakaya bankruptcies come at highest rate in more than a decade
Biking around Tama Lake: A super-easy, super-relaxing afternoon getaway from downtown Tokyo【Pics】
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
TeamLab Planets: Walk up a waterfall and catch koi fish at new digital art museum in Tokyo
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
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Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Own the lighter side of ukiyo-e with a zodiac chimera and weird tiger-stone items by Felissimo
Amazing photos show Mt. Fuji looking just like an ukiyo-e woodblock painting
Young Goku gets turned into adorable limited edition ukiyoe print!
Erotic Japanese woodblock print underwear makes a statement when you take off your pants【Pics】
Traditional artisans come together to create ukiyo-e enhanced Rolling Stones merchandise
Give your cat culture and class with a beautiful ukiyo-e painting that’s also a scratching post
Felissimo releases limited-edition “Color in Edo! Hokusai Colored Pencils” set
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An exquisite work of beef art makes the perfect Kabuki Day gift
These 19th-century Japanese miniature landscapes show that size isn’t everything
Pokémon Psyduck perfectly guest stars in animated version of one of Japan’s most famous paintings
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Get your beer in artistic cans featuring work by ukiyoe master Hiroshige!
Tokyo’s beautiful new license plates are based on one of Japan’s most famous woodblock paintings
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku to act in kabuki play with human co-star【Photos】
New Star Wars home collection from Japanese manufacturer brings the Force to interior decorating
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