Gunma readies Halal aid for possible new Covid wave
Gunma opens a health observation centre for people recuperating at home to prepare for a rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases. For daily necessity supplies, halal options are available. (more…)
Speech-to-text app translates with a finger swipe
"Swipe Talk®"(しゃべり描き®) is an application using Mitsubishi Electric's patented technology, commercially developed by Kanematsu Communications. With this unique app, it can show what you say as text by moving your finger on your smartphone or tablet. (more…)
Real-time, displays voice on acrylic panel
Kyocera developed an Easy-to-understand Subtitle Display System that shows audio in real-time on an acrylic panel. It was demonstrated at CEATEC 2021 ONLINE. (more…)
Kintsugi: How A Japanese Art Treasures Scars
Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese repair technique, features in a film at the Expo 2020 Dubai. As a representation of traditional Japanese crafts, sharing the spirit and art of Japan with the world. (more…)
Traditional crafts of Japan, KOUGEI EXPO in AICHI 27-29/11
KOUGEI EXPO IN AICHI, one of the largest traditional craft fairs in Japan, will take place at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi from 27th (Sat) to 29th (Mon) November. FREE entry. (more…)
See rare Noh costumes through handkerchief
CLASSICS the Small Luxury is the world's first dedicated handkerchief shop. The handkerchiefs were designed based on the valuable Noh costumes of the Hyogo-based Shukugawa Noh Theatre group "GASHOUEN". (more…)
For food diversity, Kyoto Seika now has Halal bento
Kyoto Seika University now offers Halal and Vegan bento from 1 October as part of its efforts to promote food diversity on campus.The university announced its pro-diversity stance in March 2016. With international students making up 25% of the student body, providing a safe food environment became a pressing task. (more…)
Doraemon Ukiyoe to Preserve the Traditional Japanese Art
Hanzo has made a Doraemon Ukiyo-e series of "Fujimigahara in Owari Province (Bishū Fujimigahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)". To carry on the traditional Japanese craftsmanship of carving and scrapping, the basis of the world-famous Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. (more…)
Into the world of Japanese culture through awarded pieces
The Japan Cultural Promotion Project held the 1st Japanese Culture Grand Prix with eight winning works selected in total. The theme was "Tradition and Future". (more…)
Yamanaka lacquerware for VIPs at Japan Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Asada Lacquer Ware Craft's UTSUROI CUP will be a VIP Souvenirs of the Japan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai held in the UAE. The company is a manufacturer and seller of Yamanaka Lacquerware, a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture. (more…)
Tamayura antiviral fabric TVPG for Sushiro’s Dubai Expo uniform
TAMAYURA, an Osaka-based uniform, workwear and work equipment company, provided SUSHIRO with an exclusive uniform for the Dubai EXPO using its innovative textile technology. SUSHIRO is the revolving sushi restaurant that will participate in the EXPO. (more…)
Disney x Kyoto, New take on Japanese traditional craft
Supervised by Walt Disney Japan, Kyoto gives you Disney/Kyoto Traditional Design Series with items such as Kyo uchiwa fans and Kiyomizu ware.Expressing a new artistic form of Kyoto's traditional crafts. (more…)