Cool sculptural works by Japanese artist Motohiko Odani.
http://www.yamamotogendai.org/english/artist/odani.html

SIMPLY ASIAN WISDOM FOR LIFE

Karakuri puppets (からくり人形 karakuri ningyō) - traditional Japanese mechanized puppets or automata

Karakuri puppets (からくり人形 karakuri ningyō) are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets or automata, originally made from the 17th century to 19th century. http://vimeo.com/24412432

Japan has always been on the forefront of cutting edge robotics. Its roots can be traced back 200-300 years during the Edo period when skilled craftsmen created automata (self-operating machines). Using nothing more than pulleys and weights they were able to make the Karakuri (Japanese automata) perform amazing tasks.
Japans modern day robots can be traced back to the Karakuri. Today Hideki Higashino is one of the few remaining craftsmen who is determined to keep the history and tradition of Japanese Karakuri alive. http://vimeo.com/24412432

Here is the most common today example of a zashiki karakuri mechanism. It is a tea-serving robot, which starts moving forward when a cup of tea is placed on the plate in its hands, http://www.keiththompsonart.com/pages/karakuri.html

The Japanese Karakuri puppets utilise subtle, abstract movements to invoke feeing and emotion. There are three main categories of Karakuri. ‘Butai Karakuri’ are puppets used in the theatre, ‘Zashiki Karakuri’ are small and can be played with in rooms and ‘Dashi Karakuri’ puppets perform on wooden floats used in religious festivals. Traditionally Karakuri appeared in religious festivals, performed re enactments of traditional myths and legends and entertained the public with their sophisticated, symbolic and graceful gestures.
http://vimeo.com/24412432

The word karakuri means "mechanisms" or "trick".
http://vimeo.com/24412432

The Karakuri tradition of invisibly concealing technology extends beyond puppetry and robotics, and continues to manifest itself in popular culture. Karakuri influenced the Noh, Kabuki and Bunraku theatre arts and directly contributed to the industrial modernisation of Japan. https://dollyconfessions.wordpress.com/2014/08/17/dolly-book-review-ningyo-art-of-the-japanese-doll/

CUTE DOGGIE LANGUAGE - Japanese and English versions

Check out www.doggiedrawings.net/dogtraining for more doggie behaviour illustrations :)

These animal Sculptures are Made from Old Tires!

Korean artist Yong Ho Ji recycles old tires and turns them into incredible works of art. From animals to humans and even animal/human hybrids these tire sculptures are truly amazing!
http://lostininternet.com/korean-artist-molds-mythical-beasts-using-old-tires/

Source: http://lostininternet.com/korean-artist-molds-mythical-beasts-using-old-tires/

Cute Sakura cherry blossoms spring collection of Japanese hair accessories

Hi, Maho beauty friends ♪ We introduce elegant and cute Spring style Japanese Kanzashi collection kiki emoticon 
Available here: http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php…
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Asian style melting and broken Ceramics by Livia Marin.

Artist uses fragments of cups, bowls, jars and more and stages them with broken pieces or melting bits. It’s a surreal series, where you feel like the work might be dissolving as you’re looking at it.
http://www.thisiscolossal.com