Blog

You are viewing posts tagged with: art & craft

Top Tags

COCHAE: Japanese Design Unit Redefining Origami and Play
Discover COCHAE, a Japanese design unit exploring “designing play” through origami, packaging, toys, and paper-based creativity.
How to Draw a Kawaii Character: Cute Drawing Tips for Beginners
Learn how to draw a kawaii character using simple shapes, cute faces, chibi proportions, and pastel colors. Easy cute drawing steps + ideas.
Best Multicolor Pens & Pencils in 2025 | Japanese Writing Tools Guide
Discover the best multicolor writing tools—from Jetstream multi pens and FriXion’s improved erasable ink to Pentel Art Multi pencils for creative work.
Simple Origami Guide: Easy Folds, Tips & Kiriko Paper Tutorial
Learn the basics of Japanese origami with easy folds, helpful tips, and a Kiriko paper origami tutorial. Perfect for beginners and paper lovers.
How to Make a Paper Crane Origami?
Ever wanted to get started with Japanese Paper folding? Here's how to make a beautiful Japanese Paper Crane Origami, and why it's such an important symbol.
What Is Japanese Origami? History, Basic Folds & Paper Crane Guide
Discover the history of Japanese origami, learn basic folding techniques, and explore the meaning of the paper crane with a simple beginner-friendly guide.
Kuretake: Japanese Brush Pens and Watercolors Since 1902
Discover Kuretake, the Nara-born Japanese brand blending tradition and art. Explore brush pens, ZIG markers, and Gansai Tambi watercolors at ZenPop.
Types of Scrapbooking Journals
Don't know which type of journal to use for scrapbooking? Here are the best options.
EL COMMUN: Simple and Playful Japanese Stationery for Adults
Explore EL COMMUN, a Japanese design brand blending simplicity and playfulness. Discover MATOKA stationery and lifestyle goods made to brighten daily life.
20 Creative Washi Tape Art Ideas
You've got a lot of Washi Tape, but don't know what to do with it? Here are 20 creative ideas on how you can use Washi Tape to decorate your life!
Celestial Stationery: How Stars and Night Skies Inspire Japanese Design
Discover the beauty of celestial stationery. From starry notebooks to shimmering washi tapes, explore how Japanese design draws inspiration from the night sky.