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We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Tokyo governor sends clear message never to vandalize…unless you’re the toast of the art world.
Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
This Japanese paper craft artist takes used-up, everyday product packaging and turns it into beautiful art.
Each one is a treat for the eyes and the taste buds using fresh fish bought near Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
One of the city’s best art museums just got better with a special springtime sakura upgrade.
This delicate glassware combines traditional glass-blowing techniques with the latest in 3-D modeling technology.
Japanese artists bring the Pokémon icon’s anime-to-live-action evolution back to illustrated form.
Famous woodblock print from master painter Hokusai adapted to sneakers that leave the naughty bits to your vivid imagination.
Powerhouse GAN demonstration even has tech giant Elon Musk applauding its awesomeness.
”I drew Super Mario in my notebook” says amazing artist, but this isn’t any bored-in-class doodle.
”Clear files” aren’t really clear, which is what makes this optical alteration possible.
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Our writer of Korean descent weighs in on using Korean names in Japan
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