Traditionally given as engagement gifts, this art form goes back for centuries, and even today is perfect for when a simple card just won’t do!
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Chinese cities shot in time-lapse and tilt-shift give a view of the most populated country in the world from a completely new angle.
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Akita, one of Japan’s northernmost prefectures, is beautiful in summer. But as this video is about to show, it’s simply gorgeous in the winter.
Family and nature both feature prominently in this stirring glimpse of a day spent far away from the bright lights of Tokyo.
Even when their brief time comes to a close, the cherry blossoms continue to be breathtakingly beautiful.
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Shift from folding paper to folding cloth to create beautiful hair ornaments, earrings, and decorations for any occasion.
People have been blown away by the beauty of the whales and their intricate submerged worlds.
There’s more to this unusual shrine than its stunning red torii gates that lead down to the Sea of Japan.
Photos taken in Antarctica by digital artist and astrophotographer KAGAYA have been getting lots of love on the Japanese internet—and we can certainly see why!
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