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Cannes Competition: Chie Hayakawa’s ‘Renoir’ Explores Childhood Grief Within Japan’s Bubble Era
Japanese director Chie Hayakawa returns to Cannes with 'Renoir,' about a young girl facing family tragedy during Japan's ...
The Japan News8d
Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Lacquer Artisan Sees Beyond Buddhist Utensils; Developing Skills for Future Generation
Not too thick, not too thin.” Kohei Maeda, 38, applies lacquer with a brush, keeping a sharp eye on the object’s surface to ...
Journal16d
Japanese lacquerware picnic box is a work of art
This five-tiered lacquer picnic box was made in Japan in the 18th century. It was probably for a wealthy family whose crest graces the top. Today, it is a work of art, and similar Japanese lacquer ...
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Huge Yu-Gi-Oh! Box from Japan – Packs, Boxes & Surprises!
Straight from Japan—this massive Yu-Gi-Oh! haul is full of rare cards and mystery pulls! #YuGiOhJapan #CardHaul #BoosterBoxOpening Blue state university administrators caught on tape pledging to ...
Smithsonian Magazine20d
Discover the Centuries-Old Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremonies That Last for Hours and Require Beautiful Utensils
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Asian Art showcases the longtime cultural meaning in the practice of chanoyu ...
The New York Times27d
Boxes Almost as Valuable as What They Contain
A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art. By Nick Haramis In the story of Urashima Taro, a Japanese folk tale dating to the eighth century ...
Screen International28d
‘Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback’ breaks box office franchise record in Japan
Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, the latest entry in Japan’s popular long-running anime film franchise, earned $24.1m (¥3.43bn) from 2.31 million admissions over its three-day opening ...