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Japan Underground 2

Wed, 16 May 2007 14:35:40 -0400

Japan Underground 2

Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be...

Japan Underground 3

Sat, 19 May 2007 07:34:09 -0400

Japan Underground 3

Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be...

Tokyo Tower Perfect Guide

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:40:53 -0500

Tokyo Tower Perfect Guide

The Tokyo Tower is a marvel of creation by Japan. Built after the war, it was to be built as a symbol to Japan's rise as an economic power in the world. Dozens of movies and dramas have taken place on Tokyo Tower and typically is bathed in a beautiful orange light during the evenings. Housing several attractions such as an aquarium, wax museum, and of course observatories, it primarily functions as a radio and broadcast tower. Standing at 333 meters (or 1093 ft) it is the tallest and most...

2010 Calendar -- The Cat

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:31:14 -0400

2010 Calendar -- The Cat

The official The Cat calendar, this is a great way to enjoy all the cutest, most famous breeds of cats, all photographed in "Strange Ratio" (as with a fish eye lens). A very special item for fans of the excellent Japanese character goods line that gives you more adorable kittens per page than you can imagine. Measures 60x30 cm or 23.6" x 11.8". 28 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar! Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more calendars to your...

2010 Calendar -- Four Seasons of Japan

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:16:20 -0400

2010 Calendar -- Four Seasons of Japan

This is a calendar that displays the beauty of Japan according to season -- the wintery white peak of Mount Fuji, the sparkling pink sakura blossoms of the spring, the brightly colored flowers and greenery of summer, and the fall bringing a crimson and golden splash of color to the forest trees. A wonderful full color glossy calendar of Japan that will take you through a single year of this amazing country. 7 sheets, 53.5 x 38.0 cm or 21 x 15". Note: the sample images shown actual pages...

New Back Ground Catalog 2 -- Shitamachi, Showa ~ Shin Haikei Catalog Color ver. 2 Shitamachi Showa ver.

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:10 -0500

New Back Ground Catalog 2 -- Shitamachi, Showa ~ Shin Haikei Catalog Color ver. 2 Shitamachi Showa ver.

Another volume of the popular photobook series that documents the awesomeness of Japan through beautiful glossy photos, which are great whether you're an artist looking for backgrounds to draw or whether you just want to enjoy the photos. This book focuses on the Shita-machi (lit. "downtown") parts of Tokyo, defined as all the parts of Tokyo that are inside the Yamanote loop line. Gorgeous parts of the city such as Asakusa and buildings which feature the Showa Period are included in the book...

New Back Ground Catalog 1 -- City ~ Shin Haikei Catalog Color ver. 1 Toshin ver.

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:20:53 -0400

New Back Ground Catalog 1 -- City ~ Shin Haikei Catalog Color ver. 1 Toshin ver.

Another volume of the popular photobook series that documents the awesomeness of Japan through beautiful glossy photos, which are great whether you're an artist looking for backgrounds to draw or whether you just want to enjoy the photos. This book focuses on the main parts of Tokyo. Gorgeous metropolitan scenery from such places such as Ginza, Yurakucho, Roppongi, Tokyo Tower and other high rise buildings are included in the book.

Back Ground Visual Material 6 -- Night City - Haikei Visual Shiryo 6 ~ Kanrakugai, Hankagai, Yoru no Machi

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:07:08 -0400

Back Ground Visual Material 6 -- Night City - Haikei Visual Shiryo 6 ~ Kanrakugai, Hankagai, Yoru no Machi

A fantastic opportunity to get a slice of Japanese nightlife, this photobook by Kisako is just what you need to get you inspired to hop a plane to Japan right away, or if you're an artist, this is valuable material for you. This covers a variety of locations around Tokyo, acquainting you with the various aspects of Japanese nightlife ranging from drinking establishments, restaurants, Maid Cafes, the vast city streets that are illuminated by neon lights, and even a look inside the infamous...

Back Ground Visual Material 1 -- Factory District - Haikei Visual Shiryo 1 ~ Koujyo Chitai Kombinat

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:02:29 -0400

Back Ground Visual Material 1 -- Factory District - Haikei Visual Shiryo 1 ~ Koujyo Chitai Kombinat

This photography venture by Kimura Toshiyuki brings to you this wonderful visual world of factories. Each photo is produced with a splendid collection of over 400 photos ranging from old worn out factories to towering modern versions. Each flip of the page, you'll find yourself in awe feeling as if you had just awoken from the Matrix, are in a futuristic Skynet Terminator factory, or are living in the world of Ghost in the Shell. Those who love urban spelunking or Shinichiro Kobayashi's...

Kateigaho International Edition vol. 24 Autumn/Winter

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:48:16 -0400

Kateigaho International Edition vol. 24 Autumn/Winter

This rather large sized magazine is the top magazine for those who want to enjoy the world of art and culture through Japanese eyes. Featuring full large pages of vibrant colors, you can practically feel the tranquility and mystery of the locales these professional photographers visit to make each issue possible. Completely written in English, it features plenty of great insight to the creativity of Japanese artists with articles on Japanese philosophy, creativity, and techniques in developing...

2010 Calendar -- Rina Chikano x Reina Fujie

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:14:45 -0400

2010 Calendar -- Rina Chikano x Reina Fujie

Rina Chikano and Reina Fujie are two darling beauties from the idol unit AKB48! Taking a moment to pull the spotlight on themselves, they've joined forces to create this wonderful calendar for all you J-Pop fans! Full of fun in the sun and plenty of smiles, this calendar will make sure you'll be happy all year long. Sized B2 (51.5 x 72.8 cm or 20 1/4 x 28 3/4 inches). 8 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar! Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more...

Junction ~ Ken Ohyama

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:21:23 -0400

Junction ~ Ken Ohyama

Photographer Ken Ohyama (Oyama) opens our eyes to the under appreciated architecture and engineering feats of today's modern highway interchanges. Although they are a complex series of roads when looked from afar and breathtakingly powerful when viewed up close, we often ignore these modern mysteries of marvel as part of the back ground in our fast paced lifestyles. This photobook allows us to see these structures through Ken's eyes utilizing slow shutter speeds, filter effects and lighting...

Tokyo Float

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:16:20 -0400

Tokyo Float

Here's a really nice photobook from Japan that lets you see Tokyo from a new location: the water. All pictures feature Tokyo as seen from its many rivers, its harbor and other waterways, and show you a view of the city never glimpsed before. Includes shots of the amazing floating bars that you can rent and have a wild floating party with your favorite group. A highly recommended photobook.

Back Ground Visual Material 4 -- School - Haikei Visual Shiryo 4

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:42:25 -0400

Back Ground Visual Material 4 -- School - Haikei Visual Shiryo 4

A beautiful photobook we have here, regrouping almost 600 pictures of class, campus, teacher spaces, indoor stadiums, pools... and everything about Japanese schools, from Elementary School to High School. You'll discover the unique atmosphere of an empty Japanese class, with the wood desks, reminding you the same 'summer school' atmosphere you already liked in manga of anime. A very unique and beautiful photobook, with tons of stunning shots. 190 pages.