Sculpture Recreates Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ in 50,000 LEGO
Japanese LEGO builder Jumpei Mitsui tweeted his new work, one of Japan’s most iconic images — the recreation of Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.” The wave effect is super three-dimensional and dynamic. It...
Preserving the Philippine Culture for the New Generation
Bauan, Batangas – PHILIPPINES – Upon my arrival in Manila last December 7th, I received an invitation from a friend Cecile Cordero-Diaz who, like me, was a former member of the Bayanihan, the Philippine National Dance...
Matsuriza Taiko Keeps Japanese Culture Alive at Epcot for 25 Years
The traditional Japanese Taiko drumming group, Matsuriza, was founded in the United States in 1988. Matsuriza, which means “Festival of Drumming” was named in hopes that the festive performance would bring joy and energy to its audience, transcending cultural boundaries. It...
Taiwanese artists named winners of Kyoto manga anime awards
Tokyo, Sept. 18 (CNA) Three Taiwanese artists have been named winners of 2021 Kyoto International Manga Anime Awards, one of the largest comics and animation events in western Japan.
Comic book "Harmony" by Taiwanese mangaka Nigou was...
Culture of Japan: “Kamon” Family Crests
“Kamon” are the traditional Japanese coat of arms or family crests. Kamon are said to have been in use since at least the Heian Period (8th to 12th century AD).
While at first these...
Tomb Treasures: New Discoveries from China’s Han Dynasty
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Unearths Stories of Life and the Afterlife in Early China
San Francisco, CA — Like the Roman Empire, China’s Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) forged one of the most...
Festival of Indonesia: Unity in Diversity
The Festival of Indonesia had an excellent turnout. The goal was to spread awareness of the rich cultural diversity of the Indonesian islands and it did just that. The food stalls filled with halls...
Calbee Hokusai potato chips
This year celebrating the 260th anniversary of the birth of the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Calbee Potato Chips cooperated with the Sumida Hokusai Art Museum in Tokyo to launch a variety of special...
Preserving The Philippine Culture in America is Alive and Well in Tampa, Florida
It is believed that there are many very good Philippine dance groups all over the United States supervised by talented former dancers themselves who have settled in the U.S. Most of these groups are...
Japanese Artist Yasunori Kimata to Perform Live Painting at UCF on November 5
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 17, 2018) – The Consulate-General of Japan in Miami and the University of Central Florida (UCF) present a live painting performance by Japanese artist Yasunori Kimata on Monday, November 5 at 10:30...