The DIY project, complete with an embedded graphics tablet, is inspiring digital illustrators everywhere.
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Pokémon look more distinguished than ever in authentic ukiyo-e that pay homage to a pair of feudal Japan’s greatest artists.
Saya is now one step closer to her creators’ goal of having her become a full-fledged actress.
These emblems are more personal than a birthstone, and more inclusive than the family crests of Japan’s noble houses.
The menswear line is inspired by kimono designs and features (tasteful) recreations of famous erotic woodblock prints.
What better way to have a calligraphy master show off their skills than by writing “RocketNews24?”
Say hello to Shuetsu Sato, the man whose handcrafted packing-tape masterpieces guide millions every day.
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Low incomes possibly to blame for huge drop-off in number of working artists as they get older.
With exclusive merchandise and ten cute designs to collect, it’s the tastiest place to find Wally in Japan this year!
This is about as much love for the classic anime and manga as you’ll ever see stuffed into one piece of artwork.
The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
The anthropomorphized frog and rabbit from the famous 12th century Choju-jinbutsu-giga acquaint themselves with computers, selfie sticks and more in this cute line of miniature figures.
Journey from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro recreated in the style of Nintendo’s classic games
It seems that sushi isn’t just delicious anymore — creative types online have transformed this classic staple of Japanese cuisine into Instagram-ready art!
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