Spending time with a world-famous printmaking craftsman while creating your own handmade souvenir is one of the best experiences you can have in Tokyo.
David Bull
Ukiyoe Heroes woodblock printmaker shares secrets of the trade with fun print parties in Tokyo
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Oona McGee
Oct 24, 2017 - Tweet
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- (Asakusa • David Bull • Jed Henry • Mokuhankan • Tokyo • tourism • tourist sites • ukiyo-e • Ukiyoe Heroes • woodblock prints)
Video game battles as woodblock prints, “Ukiyo-e Heroes: Boss Fights” now available online 【Pics】
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Scott Wilson
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- Japan
- (art • culture • David Bull • Final Fantasy • Jed Henry • Overwatch • the legend of Zelda • ukiyo-e • ukiyoe • video games • woodblock prints)
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
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Scott Wilson
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Mario, Pokémon, Link, Star Fox and more are brought to life through the same process used 200 years ago.
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- (David Bull • Edo • nintendo • ukiyo-e • ukiyoe • woodblock • woodblock prints)
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