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Creative

The man who makes delicious pieces of sushi from stones.

So many intriguing creative projects have either come from Japan, or been inspired by it. But perhaps none are more interesting than this one from Hama. Hama is an art student from Japan who hand crafts delicious looking pieces of sushi from

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250 pictograms to help you navigate Tokyo.

The Nippon Design Center has just released over 250 pictograms to help tourists navigate their way around Japan. Oh, and they're free for anyone to use..

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The 5 best Lofi study music channels on YouTube.

Kill time, break the silence, find your flow, and relax. Whatever your intention, Lofi is a great addition to any music library.

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6 zen retreats to escape and recharge your batteries.

Times have been hard recently, so here are 6 of the most interesting types of zen retreats to help you recharge your batteries.

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From the series and book, In Color In Japan © Shin Noguchi
Creative/Photography

Experience everyday life in Japan with the candid photos of Shin Noguchi.

Shin Noguchi is a street/documentary photographer from Japan. We take a look at his new monograph “In Color In Japan”.

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A real-life Studio Ghibli theme park opening in 2022.

If you're as much as a raving Studio Ghibli fan as I am then you'll be pleased to know that despite Covid-19, a Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan is planned to open.

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