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Tokyo National Museum seeking donations to pave over pond, create space for beer and music events

Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.

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This beautiful Nara inn was once home to a Living National Treasure

Art, history, and high-end dining make for a unique Japanese getaway.

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Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist

Sign language art-themed Hello Kitty pop up shop opens in Tokyo.

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Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style

Take a stroll through neon-lit cities and ancient legends.

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Beautiful vintage Japanese manhole covers being offered for sale by Aichi city【Photos】

A chance to own a literal piece of Anjo’s history.

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Back to the Future gets anime/manga artist makeover with chibi Marty and handsome Biff【Pics】

Team of 10 all-star artists, including Pokémon and Fate illustrators, shares their takes on the Hollywood classic for 40th anniversary celebration and upcoming merch collection.

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We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)

No-plan Naoshima visit leaves us with regretful satisfaction.

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Studio Ghibli and Akira anime movie cels up for bid in Heritage Auctions animation event

Cels and background art from four Hayao Miyazaki-directed Ghibli anime are on offer.

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Mino City’s traditional paper lanterns illuminate its historic streets this fall

The annual exhibition creates an enchanting town of light amid the fiery colors of autumn trees.

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Masterpieces of Japanese art brought to you through cake and cookies

Inspiringly delicious.

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Nintendo opens Art Gallery inside Nintendo Museum with concept art for Zelda, Mario, and more

Museum wants to show you what Nintendo’s video game stars looked like before they every showed up your screen.

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Upcoming themed cafe answers the question “What if Hokusai had opened an eatery?”

The tie-in cafe to a Hokusai exhibition at the Creative Museum Tokyo will feature a menu that pays homage to the beloved artist’s famous works.

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World’s oldest manga is now a bra thanks to Japanese lingerie maker’s art history series【Photos】

Peach John’s Master’s Bra design draws inspiration from an official national treasure of Japan.

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New English textbook published for anime industry’s Animator Skill Test

NAFCA text covers the skills, both in drawing and speaking Japanese, that you’ll need to start an anime artist career in Japan.

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Century-old Japanese lacquerware company picks Pikachu for line of high-class Pokémon tableware

Traditional and moder symbols of Japanese are combine for beautiful and adorable lineup.

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Immersive multimedia Gustav Klimt exhibition held in Tokyo

Toss on a loose-fitting robe and head on down.

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Unko Museum to open in Okinawa with some exclusive crap

This is a good movement.

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Otaku quiz: How many guest artists from Tokyo’s awesome Dragon Ball manga cover mural can you name?

New Dragon Ball box set will feature 42 alternate covers by some of the manga industry’s most popular artists.

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Mario Paint arrives for Nintendo Switch Online, finally can reach its potential after 34 years

Ahead-of-its-time game’s time has finally come.

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Shohei Ohtani’s hometown creates rice paddy art and manhole cover in his honour

World-famous baseball player gets a big accolade in Japan… with his beloved dog.

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