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Just water and a brush is all you need to practice Japanese calligraphy with these high-tech school supplies!
From towering skyscrapers through to the world’s busiest station, this sprawling Tokyo ward took years to recreate in miniature.
This Japanese paper craft artist takes used-up, everyday product packaging and turns it into beautiful art.
This “Star Filled Envelope” is a gift in itself for those yearning for the twinkling lights of a nighttime starry sky.
What can you tell from one blank sheet of paper? According to Chinese netizens you can tell if you’re fit or flabby.
Whether you’re into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, these Japanese papers will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favourite projects.
New dress collection by up-and-coming Japanese fashion label, inspired by traditional paper patterns
Made in Japan fashion brand yucasii tokyo releases a full line of dresses designed with Japanese paper prints in mind.
With so many traditional arts, customs and practices, it’s not hard to fall in love with Japanese culture. For one French couple, it was a night of origami paper-folding with a Japanese friend that left a big impression. Intrigued by the art, they set upon a journey to recreate the folded designs in metal and not long afterwards, a gorgeous jewellery collection was born, featuring delicate animals, birds, crustaceans and dinosaurs.
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