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In November 1855, the Great Ansei Earthquake struck the city of Edo (now Tokyo), claiming 7,000 lives and inflicting widespread damage. Within days, a new type of color woodblock print known as namazu-e (lit. "catfish pictures") became popular among the residents of the shaken city. These prints featured depictions of mythical giant catfish (namazu) who, according to popular legend, caused earthqu
In Tokyo and surrounding areas, signs of electricity conservation are visible everywhere. Rolling blackouts are in effect, train services have been scaled back, stores and businesses are using fewer lights, advertising signs and escalators have been switched off, and even some pachinko parlors have cut their hours of operation. On Twitter, a community of graphic designers has sprung up to create p
Local gas companies occasionally add a touch of character to the giant spherical gas containers that dot the landscape of Japan. Here are a few examples. Nicotan (mascot of Shibata Gas) -- Shibata, Niigata prefecture [via] Watermelon -- Tomisato, Chiba prefecture [via] Hikari-chan and Gatto-kun -- Niigata [via] Zen monk-poet Ryōkan -- Tsubame, Niigata prefecture [via] Soccer ball -- Kiryū, Gunma p
The Kaibutsu Ehon ("Illustrated Book of Monsters") is an 1881 book featuring woodblock prints of yōkai, or creatures from Japanese folklore. Illustrated by painter Nabeta Gyokuei, the book is modeled after the influential works of Toriyama Sekien, an 18th-century scholar and ukiyo-e artist known for his attempt to catalog the many species of yōkai in Japan. Here are 25 monsters from the book. Miko
Some 36,000 runners took part in the 2011 Tokyo Marathon yesterday, including a number of people in costume. Here are a few photos. [Via: Fuzz and Fur, jimgris, Jet Daisuke, Long, hashiee] Tentacled one [Photo by: Fuzz and Fur] Usavich and Darth Vader [Photo by: jimgris] Doraemon [Photo by: urasimaru] Kappa [Photo by: jimgris] Jesus [Photo by: jimgris] Kinnikuman [Photo by: Jet Daisuke] Frog [Phot
In the early 1970s, the Kewpie Corporation (maker of Kewpie brand mayonnaise) produced a deck of promotional playing cards featuring various pachimon kaiju (imitation monsters modeled after creatures from popular movies and TV shows). 1 -- Kyuradorosu (vampire monster)/ Height: 5 meters/ Weight: 800 kilograms/ From Chiba 2 -- Kashuasu (pollution monster)/ Height: 10 meters/ Weight: 3,000 tons/ Fro
In the 1920s and 1930s, Japan embraced new forms of graphic design as waves of social change swept across the nation. This collection of 50 posters, magazine covers and advertisements offer a glimpse at some of the prevailing tendencies in a society transformed by the growth of modern industry and technology, the popularity of Western art and culture, and the emergence of leftist political thought
A dreamlike mix of retro Japanese-style visuals, Victorian imagery and consumer culture iconography is found in the oil paintings of California-based artist Alex Gross. Koshimaki-Osen, 2003 The Sugar Sickness, 2001 Ice Cream Cone (Despair), 2007 Mammon, 2010 Lanvin (Paris), 2010 The Twenty, 2003 The Meaning, 2004 Hierophant, 2008 Jozaikai (Purgatory), 2009 Slander, 2010 The Last Judgement, 2007 Ha
Here is an assortment of playful Japanese postcards from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, found in a recent book by collector Hiroki Hayashi entitled "Antique Cute Post Cards in Japan" (Nippon no kawaii ehagaki). Betty Boop (Yamaguchi Seikyokudo Co., Ltd. - c. 1930s) Betty Boop (1937) Betty Boop, Mickey and Minnie (1936) Mickey (c. 1920s-40s) Kewpie Mayonnaise ad (1932) Kewpie (c. 1920s-40s
The anatomical features of Gamera and his foes are detailed in a set of illustrations found in one volume of the Kaijū-Kaijin Daizenshū movie monster book series published by Keibunsha in 1972. Gamera Gamera's features include infrared eyes with night vision, arms that can lift 50,000 tons, an organ for producing the flames he shoots from his hands, electrical spikes on his back, poison claws, sac
Here's a peek at a few of the bōsōzoku-style custom rides spotted in the parking lot at the Tokyo Auto Salon custom car show last weekend, via Flickr user brunnnno. [More]
Here are a few classic Japanese monster movie posters from Poland and the former Czechoslovakia. [Via Monster Brains] Godzilla (Poland, 1957) Son of Godzilla (Poland, 1974) Monster from a Prehistoric Planet (Czechoslovakia, 1986) War of the Gargantuas (Poland, 1975) Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (Poland, 1978) Terror of Mechagodzilla (Poland, 1977) Gappa the Triphibian Monster (Poland, 1973) Gamera
The Year of the Rabbit has come hopping around, and here to mark the occasion are some antique bunny-themed nengajō from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection. Happy 2011! Rabbit, 1951 // Snow rabbit, 1927 Sumo-wrestling rabbits, 1927 Rabbit in bed, 1915 Rabbits playing musical instruments, 1927 Rising sun and rabbit, 1915 // Rabbit with pink background, 1951 Rabbits on bicycles, 1904 Rabbits
Here is a selection of old Japanese posters featuring political, social and environmental messages. Sheltered Weaklings (Takashi Kono, 1953) [+] Anti-pollution poster (Kenji Ito, 1973) Against the introduction of nuclear weapons into Japan (Kinkichi Takahashi, 1960s) Anti-war poster (Kenji Iwasaki, 1960s) [+] // Give Us Back Man (Tsunehisa Kimura, 1969) [+] Poster for exhibit in support of Vietnam
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Publisher Jiyu Kokuminsha has released its annual list of the 60 most popular Japanese expressions of the year. The words and phrases (listed below in random order) reflect some of the trends, political developments, events and people that captured the attention of the Japanese media in 2010. From this list, a panel of judges will select the year's 10 trendiest expressions and announce the results
Various Japanese plants (and fungi) spring to life in Omni/ScienceNet's "Action Plant" series of time-lapse videos shot in Kōchi prefecture. + Snake gourd flower (Trichosanthes kirilowii) // Wikipedia + Veiled stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus) // Wikipedia + Japanese royal fern (Osmunda japonica) // Wikipedia + Japanese cheesewood (Pittosporum tobira) // Wikipedia + Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum japon
Here is a collection of posters by graphic artist Kazumasa Nagai from the 1960s and 1970s. Kōrakuen Jumbo Pool, 1973 Growth - Life Science Library, 1966 Toshiba IC, 1967 The Mind - Life Science Library, 1965 Expo '75 - International Ocean Exposition, 1975 The Cell - Life Science Library, 1966 [+] // Window 5 Exhibition, 1969 [+] We Clean Smokers (Poster for Prince Lighters), 1975 Kazumasa Nagai Ex
Artist Yoriko Yoshida's "Asialphabet" illustrations depict the Roman alphabet (minus Q and X) as Japanese cultural items and traditions. A [Akita] B [Bonsai] C [Chanoyu] D [Dashi] E [Ekiden] F [Futon] G [Geta] H [Haiku] I [Ikebana] J [Judo] K [Karaoke] L [Loose socks] M [Manga] N [Ninja] O [Origami] P [Pachinko] R [Rakugo] S [Soba] T [Takarazuka] U [Urushi] V [Visual-kei] W [Waraji] Y [Yakitori] Z
Osamu Tezuka's manga characters appeared in a series of fire safety posters featured at a disaster prevention exhibit at the Shinjuku Keio department store in March/April 1979. Supervise children around fire (Astro Boy/Uran) Always maintain adequate ventilation (Kimba the White Lion) Plan at least two escape routes (Unico) Be alert for irregularities (Black Jack) Provide safe rooms for children an
Here is a collection of videos and photos of Gundam-style dekotora art trucks from Japan.
Tetsujin 28-gō, the famous Japanese robot manga series written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, ran as a monthly insert in Shōnen Magazine from July 1956 to May 1966. The manga follows the adventures of a 10-year-old boy named Shotarō and his giant crime-fighting robot named Tetsujin 28 (a.k.a "Gigantor" in the US), which was originally built by the boy's late father as a secret weapon for t
Here is a selection of old anatomical illustrations that provide a unique perspective on the evolution of medical knowledge in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). Pregnancy illustrations, circa 1860 These pregnancy illustrations are from a copy of Ishinhō, the oldest existing medical book in Japan. Originally written by Yasuyori Tanba in 982 A.D., the 30-volume work describes a variety of dis
Photographer Tomoyuki Sakaguchi has published an online gallery of itasha at night. Rei Densetsu / Rei Ayanami Shinya / Sasami Sasagawa StudioR / Tacchi Tachikawa MAGI / EXIT TRANCE SPEED Piskes / Haruhi Suzumiya Itokuzu / Hayate Yagami Itokuzu / Hayate Yagami Wan / Koiiro Soramoyou Regtan / Miku Hatsune The entire collection is available as an iPad photo book, which also features background stori
Here is a selection of concept cars designed by Japanese automakers from 1957-2009. Toyota Proto, 1957 Toyota Proto, 1957 Toyota Publica Sports, 1962 Nissan Prince Sprint 1900 Prototype, 1963 Toyota Concept, 1966 Mazda RX 87 (Bertone), 1967 Isuzu Bellett MX1600 (Ghia), 1969 Toyota EX-1, 1969 Toyota EX-II, 1969 Toyota EX-III, 1969 Mazda RX-500, 1970 Mazda RX-500, 1970 Isuzu MX1600-II Nissan 126X, 1
These Ultra Monster illustrations by Toshio Okazaki are from 'The Return of Ultraman' sonosheet book (Volume 1) published by Elm in 1971. Takkong, Ultraman, Twin Tail [+] Zazahn, Sadora [+] Kingsaurus III, Alien Zarab, Geronimon [+] Jirass, MAT Arrow 1, MAT Arrow 2 [+] Gorbagos, Suflan, Kiyla [+] Keronia, Dada, Shugaron [+] Mognezun, Kemular [+] Seagoras, Seabozu, Dodongo [+] Dorako, Ultraman, Gom
Artist Shuichi Nakano's "Searching for Paradise" paintings depict Godzilla-sized animals towering over the urban sprawl of Japan. 夢の途中 (In the midst of a dream) 初秋の風、夏の余韻 (Early autumn wind, lingering memory of summer) ５時２５分の寒気 (Chill at 5:25) 真昼の記憶 (Memory of noon) 荒天の予感 (Premonition of storm) 帰り道を忘れて (Forgetting the way home) (Title unknown) 春の園 (Spring garden) 楽園を捜して (Searching for paradise)
Hagane Bito, a book of collected works by freelance artist Naochika Morishita, is teeming with illustrations of anime robots. Here are a few. Gundam heads Daijyushin Gundam GM Custom Gundam vs. Elmeth Jaburo Jaburo-2 Z Mobile Suit-2 Dom Wing Gundam Zero Custom MagiDragon Scopedog and Berserga Dom Tropen V Gundam RX-93 Nu Gundam (Thanks, Ian!) Cockpit Scopedog GM vs. Zaku Gouf GM Cold District Type
Here is a collection of Japanese advertisements for drinks and smokes (1894-1954). Hero Cigarettes, 1894 Tokio Beer, 1896-1906 Chūyū Cigarettes, 1900 Peacock Cigarettes, 1902 Kabuto Beer, 1911 Dai Nippon Brewery Company, 1912 Kembang Beer (Sakura Beer export label), 1912-1916 Sakura Beer, 1924 Umegatani sake, 1926 Sakura Beer, 1928-1932 Cascade Beer, 1929 Yebisu Beer, 1930 Minori Cigarettes, 1930
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