Japanese actress Nanami Sakuraba modelling for Memorial Day's Hakama Collection by clothing company Maimu [Jp]. If not mistaken Hakama is the lower part (or the outer layer) of the traditional costume worn over the kimono. … [Read more...] about Nanami Sakuraba Hakama Collection
Adolfo Farsari vintage Japanese postcards
Photos of Japan in late 19th century, produced by Italian photographer Adolfo Farsari [wiki], who arrived in Japan in 1873 and built a successful commercial photography business. Hat tip to LabaQ [Jp] and Rocketnews [En]. … [Read more...] about Adolfo Farsari vintage Japanese postcards
Love Japan by David Parkinson
Cool video by Australian filmmaker David Parkinson as he travelled through the heart of Japan with his girlfriend. Beautiful piece with top notch cinematography. Locations include Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nara, Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido. … [Read more...] about Love Japan by David Parkinson
Nogizaka46 Seijin no Hi 2013
Four members of Japanese pop group Nogizaka46 - i.e. Sayuri Matsumura, Nanami Hashimoto, Mai Shiraishi and Misa Eto - celebrated Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age Day) on January 13 in traditional kimono costumes. Seijin no Hi is a national holiday (second Monday in January each year) … [Read more...] about Nogizaka46 Seijin no Hi 2013
Wau Making, Kelantan, Malaysia
The Wau is a uniquely Malaysian kite, one of the country's few iconic national symbols. The Kelantan State is most famous for this craft, which is truly beautiful. … [Read more...] about Wau Making, Kelantan, Malaysia
Ancient Chinese beauty paintings
Chinese paintings from Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) of some ancient "beauties" in their daily livings. The artworks were painted on folding screens (184cm x 98cm) and are currently stored in Beijing's Palace Museum. Image via Xinhuanet [Cn]... … [Read more...] about Ancient Chinese beauty paintings
KARA, Japanese Christmas, fried chicken
A Japanese commercial featuring Korean pop group KARA, advertising for convenience store Family Mart's fried chicken for the upcoming Christmas celebration. Fried chicken is synonymous to Christmas party in Japan. The tradition started in the 1970's after an ingenious marketing … [Read more...] about KARA, Japanese Christmas, fried chicken
KTB girls, aerobic exercise, corporate culture
South Korea's KTB Investment & Securities has released a video of some girls (presumably the firm's female employees) doing some simple "aerobic exercises"... Reminded me of my old Japanese employer, where staff would get together in the morning to do some stretching exercises. … [Read more...] about KTB girls, aerobic exercise, corporate culture
Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference 2011
The 2011 Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference (AFE) is currently held in Hong Kong with the participation of over 100 of exhibitors from 13 countries. Some "interesting" stuff here, image via Sohu [Cn]... … [Read more...] about Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo & Conference 2011
Liu Fang – Ambush pipa solo
Chinese pipa virtuoso Liu Fang playing a traditional classic, Ambush from All Sides (ει’εδΌ), during a 2002 show in Canada. Pipa is a four-stringed musical instrument invented some 1800 years ago. Video via Moremusicale@YT... Liu Fang is one of the world's most prominent pipa … [Read more...] about Liu Fang – Ambush pipa solo