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Despite dogs being "man's best friend," we rarely design our world around the happiness of our pets. Under the direction of designer Kenya Hara, this exhibition seeks to address such pet needs and explore new perceptions of modern architecture — to the scale of canine ...
"Made in Japan," can be found stamped on products sold all over the world, and as labels always do, it leads to certain consumer assumptions. It's no longer just about location of production, it implies a rich history of innovative manufacturing techniques, many of ...
Yasujiro Ozu (1903-1963) is one of Japan's most influential filmmakers, internationally renowned for his realistic and sensitive portrayals of relationships and family drama in Japan. In celebration of the 110th anniversary since his birth and the 50th anniversary of his death, this exhibition sheds light ...
Ichihashi Orie is a young photographer who has recently gained significant recognition for her print media and advertising campaigns for major companies such as McDonald's, Kirin and Uniqlo. She has a distinct style that utilizes light in a way that exposes fine details, yet also ...
This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the animated version of Raymond Briggs' popular children's book "The Snowman." Originally written in 1978, the picture book was adapted for the screen by Dianne Jackson in 1982, and it has since captivated audiences worldwide. The story focuses ...
One of the most interesting questions guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares has been asked by a Japanese fan had to do with his fingernails. "The fans always ask me very (detailed) things. From my nails to the way I play, they want to know everything," he ...
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of symbolist painter Edvard Munch's birth, this exhibition showcases 34 of the artist's prints, mostly early works focusing on life, death and love — themes that he became particularly known for. A Norwegian painter and printmaker, Munch's works were ...
This is the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography's 12th annual show, which each year focuses on a new aspect or theme of contemporary Japanese photography. This year it asks artists to look at streets. As pathways that allow us to have encounters with others, make ...
On-Matsuri, also known as the Grand Festival of Kasuga Wakamiya, is a popular year-end event held in Nara Prefecture at which performers and festival participants pay their respects to the Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine deity. The festival features many different kinds of music and dance routines, ...
This 3-in-1 omnibus is the first time Junji Ito's late-'90s horror series "Uzumaki" has appeared bound together in English. Uzumaki, Junji Ito, VIZ MANGA The story centers on Kirie and her boyfriend, Shuichi, who live in small Japanese town where the residents are slowly being driven ...
