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These round, blue traffic signs are ubiquitous in

These round, blue traffic signs are ubiquitous in Japan. Yet their instructions are hardly standard. Gaku Yamazaki, a 21-year old college senior, spends his spare time traversing Japan in search of what he has dubbed ikei-yajirushi, or ‘unusual arrows.’

There are thousands of these abnormal road signs dotted across Japan and while drivers might find them confusing or even annoying, Yamazaki has developed a certain affection for them, particularly towards the more bizarre ones.

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Today on the blog we’re talking about ceramicist

Today on the blog we’re talking about ceramicist Eriko Inazaki, who recently won the @loewefoundation Craft Prize.

The artist’s captivating sculptures are made by intricately rolling and pinching tiny pieces of clay, adhering them to each other to create organic, biological structures. The multiple layers are rare in works of ceramics, and create a sense of anxiety and fragility.

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The Donkou @kissa_fang is a new cafe that just ope

The Donkou @kissa_fang is a new cafe that just opened in Kyoto. With a private collection of over 3000 books, it’s the perfect oasis to escape the thronging tourist scene of Kyoto.

Learn more about the space on S&T today: spoon-tamago.com

The Kyoto Aquarium’s 2023 infographic of the com

The Kyoto Aquarium’s 2023 infographic of the complex (sometimes scandalous) relationships between their penguins.

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This lush rooftop forest just opened at Dazaifu Te

This lush rooftop forest just opened at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka.

One of Japan’s most-historically and culturally significant shrines, the main hall will undergo a massive renovation beginning in May of 2023. And for three years the honden main hall will be completely closed off to the roughly 10 million visitors who come to the shrine each year.

So plans were made to create a temporary hall of worship and it was architect Sou Fujimoto who was selected for his use of blending nature with architecture.

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From July 6 - October 22, Japan House London will

From July 6 - October 22, Japan House London will be hosting an exhibition of graphic arts featuring a diverse lineup of 60 Japanese artists.

Variety and anarchy are ever-present in the exhibition, with Jenny Kaori’s bold, punky depictions of girlhood juxtaposed against AC-bu’s surreal and comedic portraiture.

It’s a rare opportunity to experience the diversity of Japanese illustration and graphic arts in one place outside Japan.

Come for the art, stay for the coffee — that’s

Come for the art, stay for the coffee — that’s what we always say. Today on the blog we’re listing up our favorite museum cafes across Japan. From Tokyo to northern Hokkaido and southern Hiroshima, these special spaces offer an opportunity to unwind and reflect on everything seen.

① Salon de The Rond
② Simose Art Garden Villa
③ Nezu Cafe
④ Enfuse
⑤ Caffè Arte

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Happy kodomo-no-hi 🎏 Around this time of year,

Happy kodomo-no-hi 🎏

Around this time of year, Japan becomes decorated with scenes of fish fluttering in the sky. Known as koinobori, the carp streamers are an important celebration of Children’s Day, which is on May 5th, and is one of the consecutive holidays that makes up Golden Week in Japan. But one of our favorite forms of the celebration happens at Sabogawa River, which plays host to an unusual yet exquisite tradition. Colorful koinobori, which usually flutter in the wind, are placed back into the river where they belong.

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Rail worker strikes were common in 1960s Japan, pa

Rail worker strikes were common in 1960s Japan, particularly in April because that was when wage negotiations (known as 春闘; shunto) would go sour.

People would wake up early to tune into the news to find out if they would be walking to work or school.

① Inokashira Line (Tokyo); April 30, 1966
② Hankyu Line (Osaka); April 26, 1966

The Imamura-Saiwai Inari Shrine in Tokyo’s Hacho

The Imamura-Saiwai Inari Shrine in Tokyo’s Hachobori neighborhood. In 1969 the shrine merged with a small apartment building and the gods just shrugged and decided to move in.

(Photos: Hideyuki Matsui / Sankei News)

Unique hotel rooms, a floating museum and exquisit

Unique hotel rooms, a floating museum and exquisite food all on the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea. It was hard for us to resist the allure of this new @simose_artgardenvilla designed by Shigeru Ban.

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A colorized photo of Shibuya crossing taken in 195

A colorized photo of Shibuya crossing taken in 1952. A few landmarks still exist today. Can you spot them?

- Hachiko statue (created 1948)

- Sanzenri Pharmacy (it opened as an eatery but became a pharmacy in 1962)

Today on the blog: a look inside @nomacph’s pop-

Today on the blog: a look inside @nomacph’s pop-up in Kyoto. And the reason why famed chef René Redzepi closed his groundbreaking Denmark location and relocated his 95-person staff halfway around the world for just 3 months.

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Sakuraco is a monthly subscription box with an emp

Sakuraco is a monthly subscription box with an emphasis on Japan’s tradition of tea and wagashi. Each month subscribers receive a specially-curated and seasonally appropriate assortment of authentic snacks. But it’s not just about the food. With the arrival of each box, Sakuraco offers an opportunity to slow down; to connect with the roots of Japanese snack and afternoon tea culture.

Read more on S&T today or check out @wearesakuraco 🍵

A few years ago, 78-year old illustrator Masami Oh

A few years ago, 78-year old illustrator Masami Ohnishi created these ultra-realistic renderings of Japanese maintenance trains.

But most people have never seen these trains before because they’re part of an unseen workforce of night crawlers that only operate after regular service has ended.

They’re the unsung heroes: part of the reason why Japanese trains are renowned for their punctuality, comfort and overall reliability.

And does all this maintenance actually work? Well, if you look at the data published by the Japan Transport Safety Board, Japan’s railways have a remarkably low rate of derailments. In 2022 there were just 5 derailments across the entire country.

Just for reference the U.S. (according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics) had 1044 derailments in 2022.

① The “Rail Grinding Carriage” which detects and smooths out abrasions at the micrometer level

② The “Electric Inspection Carriage” has a pantograph mounted on the roof just like other trains. But this one inspects the height, voltage and conditions of overhead electric lines.

③ The “Electric Locomotive E5000 Model” tows different train lines into the inspection unit for maintenance. Because certain train lines operate differently, they’re unable to drive themselves into the inspection unit.

Sipping an ice coffee at this gorgeous cafe while

Sipping an ice coffee at this gorgeous cafe while watching the quaint Enoden train pass by sounds like the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon. Wouldn’t you agree?

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photos by Katsuhiro Aoki

This discontinued public bus has been retrofitted

This discontinued public bus has been retrofitted as a sauna and is currently traversing Japan.

Earlier this month it was in Nagoya. Currently in Tokyo.
Read more about the project on S&T today: spoon-tamago.com

Photos by @yosukeohtake_archiphoto

Want to feel like you just went on a shopping spre

Want to feel like you just went on a shopping spree at the local conbini? From sweet to salty, these curated boxes from @tokyotreat which are meticulously assembled and filled to the brim, are an awesome way to sample everything that Japan’s snack-makers have to offer.

#partner #tokyotreat

Honan Local Good Brewers is a bright and airy craf

Honan Local Good Brewers is a bright and airy craft beer brewery that opened along the Honancho Ginza Shopping Street in Tokyo’s Suginami district.

Surrounded by mom-and-pop eateries and retailers, the white art gallery-looking space didn’t exactly blend in.

But by hiring and training employees with special needs, the brewery contributes to the local town in more ways than just serving up delicious beer.

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