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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are on permanent display in Tokyo, and here’s where you can find them

• SoraNews24
  Mar 19, 2025
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A work of art hiding in plain sight in Tokyo.

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New book reworks classic paintings in modern Japanese popular styles

• Master Blaster
  May 22, 2016

Ever wondered what Munch’s The Scream or Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring might look like if done in modern day Japan? If so, then this book is for you!

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  1. Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
  2. Liquid croissant coffee is coming to Japanese stores this month
  3. Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
  4. First-ever cafe on Tokyo Imperial Palace Garden grounds is now open
  5. Godzilla becomes a Japanese randoseru backpack, as do two of his greatest rivals [Photos]
  6. Japan’s free stock image site of muscular men doing whimsical and mundane things reveals rankings
  7. This is Japan’s best cycling course, but is it fun for bicycling beginners too?
  8. Mr. Sato searches for the mysterious new wall of fortune in Tokyo
  9. Starbucks Japan reveals this year’s lucky bag, but you’ll have to act fast to get one
  10. Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan

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  1. Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
  2. Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
  3. Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
  4. Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall
  5. Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone
  6. Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe
  7. Studio Ghibli homeware brand’s faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki’s Jiji to your home
  8. Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it’s going down singing
  9. Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
  10. Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan

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  1. Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
  2. Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
  3. Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
  4. Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
  5. What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
  6. Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
  7. Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
  8. New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
  9. Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
  10. Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign

  Yearly

  1. Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
  2. Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
  3. Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
  4. Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
  5. Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
  6. Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
  7. Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
  8. Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
  9. Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
  10. Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

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