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Tomohiro Osaki

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Tomohiro Osaki
Tomohiro Osaki is a staff writer in the Domestic News Division. A graduate of Sophia University in Tokyo, he likes to explore under-reported realities of Japanese youth, with a tendency toward the taboo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 9, 2012
"Given Forms: Tatsuno Toeko/Shibata Toshio"
Toeko Tatsuno has been leading the field of abstract painting in Japan for more than 30 years with her colorful and emotionally charged works.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 9, 2012
"30th Anniversary Temporary Exhibition: Blue-and-White Ware of the Joseon Dynasty" (Ware)
One of the most important times in the history of Korean blue-and-white porcelain ware was during the 518-year reign of the Joseon Dynasty. The strong influence of Confucianism at that time persuaded the public to lead more frugal lifestyles, which led many to view the conventional blue-and-white ware...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 2, 2012
"Mary Blair: A Life's Choice, A Mother's Job, from Studio Ghibli Collection"
Mary Blair (1911-1978) is probably best remembered for her work for the Walt Disney Studios. She is known to have influenced the blockbuster animations "Cinderella," "Alice In Wonderland" and "Peter Pan." After leaving Disney, Blair continued to work as a graphic designer and illustrator. She illustrated...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 2, 2012
"Summer Vacation Event: Traveling at the Museum! A Trip from Hiroshige's Tokaido to Saeki Yuzo's Paris"
During the Edo Period (1603-1867), sightseeing in Japan boomed, popularized by travelogues such as Jippensha Ikku's (1765-1831) comic novel "Tokaidochu Hizakurige."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 2, 2012
"Ilya Repin: Master Works from the State Tretyakov Gallery"
The Russian realist painter and sculptor Ilya Repin (1844-1930) lived through political turbulences triggered by the Russian Revolution of 1917. As a leading modern painter, he produced a number of masterpieces, many of which portrayed and condemned social injustices. He is also known for his epic historical...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 26, 2012
"Pearls: Jewels from the Sea — Commemorating 40 Years of Friendship between Qatar and Japan"
As a symbol of its strong relationship with Japan, Qatar donated $100 million in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake last year. With diplomatic relations between the two countries marking its 40th anniversary this year, this exhibition is part of a series of events to commemorate the longevity...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 26, 2012
"The Wonderful Life of Wasps and Bees"
Out of more than 130,000 species of insects, bees and wasps are believed to be the most advanced and prosperous due to their diverse lifestyles. They exhibit remarkable sociability, which can be observed in their highly sophisticated communication skills, and display other intricate behaviors, including...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 19, 2012
"Portrait Of Celebrity: The Vision Of Kevin Westenberg"
Kevin Westenberg has been photographing celebrities for more than 25 years, taking the portraits of many major stars including The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Madonna. His photography brings an aura of grandeur to his subjects while often revealing an unexpected side to them.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 19, 2012
"Utakata Tayutau: The Blinking of an Eye"
Pip & Pop are western Australia-based artists Tanya Schultz and Nicole Andrijevic, who are best known for large, colorful installation works made from sugar, cake decorations and found objects. For this Spiral Garden gallery show, the duo are collaborating with Japanese artist Ai Yamaguchi, whose cute...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 19, 2012
"The Vision and Calligraphy of Aoyama San'u: The 100th Anniversary of His Birth"
This year marks the centenary of the birth of award-winning calligrapher San'u Aoyama (1912-1993). Aoyama apprenticed under the noted calligrapher Yasushi Nishikawa and worked tirelessly to perfect his skills, while also learning about the Japanese classics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 12, 2012
"Hair Accessories and Makeup Sets Fabulous Fashion"
Kushi (combs), kanzashi and kōgai (types of hairpins) are three key accessories that Japanese women traditionally wore to decorate their hair. After the Edo Period (1603-1867), these three items became even more popular as young women began to loop and tie their hair into the then-fashionable mage style....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 12, 2012
"Journey through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead"
Believers of eternal life after death, the ancient Egyptians considered their existence on Earth as a preparation period for the next world. The "Book of the Dead" is the name given to the funerary manuscript — a collection of texts that contained spells believed to help safely guide the dead into...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 5, 2012
"Invitation to the Monster World: Tales from Mythic Past"
When it comes to mythical monsters, our wild imaginations often envision human-animal hybrids involving intimidating creatures such as lions, snakes and eagles. Such creatures served as inspiration for folk tales and artwork worldwide. Some of these beasts were seen as gods to be worshiped in order to...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 5, 2012
"The Mitsui Exhibition-ary of Japanese Art and Design"
Every museum-goer must have, at least once, experienced difficulty in understanding some of the complicated expository texts accompanying old art works.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 5, 2012
"GUTAI: The Spirit of an Era"
Founded by Jiro Yoshihara and Shozo Shimamoto in 1954, the Gutai was an avant-garde group of Kansai-based artists. "Gutai" literally means "embodiment" and it reflected the young artists' goal to allow the nature of their materials to help embody a spirit of artistic freedom. The group's manifesto prohibited...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 28, 2012
"Bologna Illustrators Exhibition"
The Italian city of Bologna has a special place in the hearts of children's book illustrators. This is where, since 1967, the annual International Children's Book Fair is hosted, and where the prestigious international illustration competition takes place.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 28, 2012
"The Nude"
Toward the end of the 19th century, a series of avant-garde art movements in Europe experimented with new ways to express the female nude. In Japan, however, the naked woman remained taboo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 28, 2012
"Japanese Ghosts and Eerie Creatures"
This exhibition invites visitors into a world of "comical horror" and highlights spooky works from the collection of well-known painter Kanpo Yoshikawa (1894-1978).
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 21, 2012
"Shu Kubo: Paper Cutout Exhibition"
Paper-cutting artist Shu Kubo uses handmade washi (traditional Japanese paper) and combines it with various materials, including ordinary paper, fabric and even sand. His works are dynamic and realistic and his multi-media approach offers a wide range of colors and textures.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 21, 2012
"Bernard Leach: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Leach's Career as a Painter"
While in his 20s, British potter Bernard Leach (1887-1979), who was brought up in East Asia, started to fraternize with some of Japan's most forward-thinking artists. His friendship with Soetsu Yanagi, the founder of mingei — a movement that advocated the "utilitarian beauty" of Japanese traditional...
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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