Category Archives: fun links

Fun Link Friday: Urban Miniature Models of Japan

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Paula

For those who have visited Japan, miniature models are nothing new. From our favorite plastic ramen bowls to recreations of historical buildings in museums, gazing on tiny versions of the world instill in us a sense of wonder. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: The Canon Tsuzuri Project

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Paula

How can digital preservation needs meet photographic technology and exhibition? Starting in 2018 Canon (yes, as in Canon camera!) embarked on the Tsuzuri Project, which brought their technical expertise in high resolution images and video to the work of National … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Virtual Kakejiku Design

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Paula

If you’ve ever visited an art museum and found yourself looking as closely at the mountings of beautiful hanging scroll paintings as the works of art themselves, then we’ve found the procrastination tool for you! The Kyoto Mounting Society 京都表具協同組合 … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Mini Tokyo 3D

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Paula

Everyone knows someone who is obsessed with Japan’s easy to navigate public transportation system. Whether you’re memorizing stops and their short jingles and reflecting nostalgically on the line that took you to and from work or school all the time, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: The Tiny Worlds of Tanaka Tatsuya

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Paula

In previous Fun Link Fridays we’ve featured the miniature worlds of Takanori Aiba‘s bonsai trees, making fantastical spaces with tiny models and growing techniques. This week our fun link is the art of Tanaka Tatsuya, who was recently featured on … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Social Media Omamori

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Paula

Looking to protect yourself against bad vibes from internet trolls? Want some good luck in getting lots of retweets and likes? The capsule toy company Tama-kyu has created mock-ups of the common omamori, charms sold at Buddhist temples and Shinto … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Dinosaurs Found in Japan Identified as New Species

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Paula

Okay okay, in some ways this is old news, but it’s still fun! In 2004 a team of researchers working on Awaji Island (Hyogo Prefecture) found dinosaur bones, including a lower jaw, shoulder, and some other parts. Named “Yamatosaurus izanagii” … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Edible Toast Masterpieces of Japanese Art

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Paula

In the past we’ve shown a variety of tasty pieces of art for Fun Link Fridays, typically of the bento variety. But what if toast was your literal canvas? Last month My Modern Met featured a piece on Japanese designer … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Pixel Animation Battle of Sekigahara

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Paula

Pixel art has been around for decades, and whether you’re playing a video game or enjoying some 8-bit nostalgia of daily life in Japan, it’s always a joy. A couple of weeks ago Spoon & Tamago featured the work of … Continue reading →

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Fun (?) Link Friday: Meguro Parasitological Museum

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Paula

When was the last time you thought about… parasites? Maybe watching a horror movie or taking your pet to the vet. But if you’re interested in exploring scientific knowledge about these creepy wigglies for fun, Japan has a museum for … Continue reading →

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