Art Nov 14, 2020
Art or vandalism? Japan tries to find the right balance with street graffiti.
by Andrew McKirdy
Tokyo looks to find the right balance between encouraging creative expression and protecting buildings from vandalism.
National Jun 25, 2019
Graffiti found on stone wall near Emperor Naruhito's residence
Graffiti was found Tuesday morning on a stone wall that surrounds the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo, where Emperor Naruhito and his family reside, police said. Red lines and writing in the Roman alphabet spanned dozens of meters on the east wall facing the sidewalk. The ...
World / Crime & Legal Apr 4, 2019
'White power' graffiti defaces historic Tennessee civil rights site that was victim of fire
Racist graffiti was painted in the parking lot of a Tennessee social justice center that hosted giants of the 1960s U.S. civil rights movement, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, it said on Tuesday. The Highlander Research and Education Center, whose main ...
National Jan 24, 2019
Banksy-like work found in Chiba, following similar discovery in Tokyo
Graffiti on a seawall in Chiba Prefecture resembling the work of Banksy has sparked speculation over whether it is a piece by the elusive street artist, and it comes about a month after another possible work by the painter and activist was found in ...
National Nov 22, 2018
Japan immigration bureau's tweet over pro-refugee graffiti criticized for focus on vandalism
In the tweet, the bureau wrote: “Freedom of expression is important but this is public property. Isn’t it a bit much?”
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Aug 20, 2018
Tokyu Corp. will use the walls of shops and residential buildings to roll out its new promotional campaign to advertise businesses.
National / Crime & Legal May 28, 2018
Japanese calling the police more than ever to address nonurgent matters
Police dealt with a record-high number of consultations last year over problems that were not pressing, such as noisy neighbors and graffiti.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Apr 4, 2018
Artist Rob Judges: A boombox of creativity
by Mio Yamada
Inspired by retro vibes, hip-hop, street slang and graffiti, artist Rob Judges says be unique and don't succumb to all the new tech of today.
National / Crime & Legal Oct 9, 2017
Police have launched an investigation into vandalism following the discovery of graffiti at Zenkoji Temple in the city of Nagano. Part of the temple is designated as a national treasure. Officials at the temple contacted police Sunday, and they later found at least 30 marks, ...
National Jun 1, 2017
Eleven shrines in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, were hit by graffiti vandals from Tuesday to Wednesday and police suspect the same party was behind each case. The Awaji Police Department said the graffiti were first discovered at Izanagi Jingu Shrine on Tuesday afternoon. The daily Asahi ...
Art Jan 28, 2017
Japanese graffiti artist 281_Anti Nuke takes aim at Trump
by Teppei Kasai
Japanese graffiti artist 281_Anti Nuke says his politically charged placards plastered around central Tokyo are meant to serve as a warning to the dangers of new U.S. President Donald Trump. Amid the bustling night life of Shibuya, a major shopping and entertainment hub in Tokyo, ...
Art Apr 7, 2015
Nylon references a synthetic world
by Daisuke Kikuchi
The Wish Less gallery is so named for a reason. Located on a quiet backstreet of Tabata in Tokyo, it advocates "wishing less" and "acting more" by offering itself as a meeting place for visitors to discover and talk about new art. "We wanted somewhere ...