Using the world’s most expensive coffee beans “black ivory” (coffee beans consumed by elephants and collected from their feces) the Japanese successfully created a brand new treat for the human’s need.
source:spoontamago
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[CC] 2013 project from Katsuhiro Otomo & Japanese’s top anime creators
World Famous anime director Katsuhito Otomo (akira, steamboy…)had gather few top class Japanese anime creator and create a short storiy movie ” Short Peace” , release on July , 20th, 2013 , Japan.
source:blog-bu
[PI]Yusuke Seki Shop Otsuka Gofukuten
Yusuke Seki Japanese architect has completed the design and renovation of the traditional kimono shop Otsuka Gofukuten in Kyoto, Japan.
source:archidesignclub
[CC] Japanese anatomic illustration from Edo period
Set of anatomical illustrations that provide a unique perspective on the evolution of medical knowledge in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868).I saw a copy in a Japanese museum once and want a copy of that so bad !
source:wanderlust
[CC] Japanese girl teach you step by step of how to butcher a Wild Boar
A Japanese blogger Chiharu post an article of how to butchering and preparing a wild boar from killing to dinner table =).I’m guessing most people had seen “how-to carve a raw chicken”before,but that’s nothing comparing to a beautiful Japanese girl Butchering a Wild Boar .Read full story in English here . chiharu’s personal blog
source:Rocketnews24
[CC]Second Sino-Japanese War Gas Attack Posters
Japanese government propaganda posters of how to protect yourself when poison gas attack during the Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 2, 1945)
source:blog-bu
[CC]JAPANESE TATTOO PHOTOGRAPHS in 19th Century
Photograph of Japanese express messenger with traditional tattoo in the Edo period (19th century)1870-80.
source:orochon
[CC]COMBUSTIBLE 火要鎮 -A KATSUHIRO OTOMO 大友克洋 FILM
COMBUSTIBLE 火要鎮 aas awarded the Grand Prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival Animation Division on December 16th last year.Directed by KATSUHIRO OTOMO 大友克洋 (director and writer of akira1988).
story:
The city of Edo, the 18th Century.Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi.The two were drawn to each other,but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family,and is working for the city fire brigade.Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka’s marriage.Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi,her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo.By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.
