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Yomiuri Shimbun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Welsh Artist Creates Artwork to Highlight Japan-Wales Links; Himeji, Conwy Castle Among Designs on Show
© Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Full-color version of tetsuin railway stamps created by Jonathan Edwards, representing (left) Himeji Castle and Conwy Castle, and (right) Mt. Fuji and Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon), the tallest mountain in Wales. Y Ddraig Goch, the red dragon that symbolizes Wales, stands out with its tongue and tail shaped like arrowheads. To celebrate ties between Japan and Wales, Welsh artist Jonathan Edwards created designs with the dragon in front of scenes depicting both countries, with its arrowheads pointing at each of them. Edwards was among the Welsh artists whose Japan-inspired work was on show at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on Wales Day at the U.K. pavilion on April 29. Edwards' work takes the form of full-color tetsuin railway stamp designs. He was given a brief to come up with various designs and narrowed it down to themes such as nature and technology. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Jonathan Edwards 'It was a great honor,' Edwards told The Japan News via e-mail when asked about having his work on display at the Expo. 'To walk into such a spectacle and then see people using my stamps was a moment of great pride.' One of the most striking designs is an image of Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, and Conwy Castle in North Wales. The castles, both UNESCO World Heritage sites which were both built around the same time, were twinned in 2019. Another features Mt. Fuji along with Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon), the tallest mountain in Wales and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Visitors to the Expo were able to make prints of the designs with a monochrome ink version of stamps similar to those found at Japanese train stations. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Jonathan Edwards, right, at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka on April 29. Courtesy of Jonathan Edwards Close ties Japan and Wales have many links in various fields. Many Japanese companies have bases in Wales, including Sony Crop. and Panasonic Corp. Both companies have had a presence there for over 50 years. The country even provided Hayao Miyazaki with inspiration for his movie 'Tenku no shiro rapyuta' (Laputa: Castle in the Sky). Edwards, from Wrexham in North Wales, first visited Japan 20 years ago. He has previously held exhibitions of his works in Nara and Osaka, and in 2021, his work was displayed on store windows at the Hankyu Department Store Osaka Umeda Main Store. He has also produced prints and books of his work themed on Japan. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. An ink version of a stamp available for visitors to sample Edwards said he is a big fan of many Japanese illustrators, including Ryohei Yanagihara and Akira Uno, and finds Japan 'endlessly inspiring.' 'I've been asked by a lot of people in the U.K. if they'll get to see [the stamps] used in Wales,' he said. 'It would be great to see them used at Welsh train stations.' Works from other Welsh artists and performers were also on display at the Expo, including hand-woven blankets by textile artist Llio James that were made using traditional Welsh fabrics.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Summer staples take centre stage @ DTFW
Diana Penty walked the ramp for M&S at DTFW Bringing together fashion and creativity, Day 1 of Delhi Times Fashion Week (DTFW), Powered by Obello Life, CSR Partner Oil India and Event Strategic Partner Silent Partners Inc, kicked off in style. The three-day fashion extravaganza began on May 16 at Hyatt Regency Delhi, putting the spotlight on trending designs and offering Delhiites an inspiration for their summer lookbook. Go-to summer style M&S India Set in a rich palette of rust, earthy browns, and serene neutrals, M&S Spring-Summer collection blended style, versatility and comfort. From linen co-ord sets and shirts paired with chino shorts to breathable, crease-resistant dresses and vibrant beachwear - the collection drew a perfect summer moodboard on the ramp. M&S showcased their summer-spring collection Diana Penty , who turned showstopper for M&S India, in a cream co-ord set, said, 'It was my first time walking at DTFW and I was very excited. Comfortable yet chic is ideal for me. I love straight lines, solid colours, comfortable co-ord sets for summers.' Art to wear, ft florals Rajdeep Ranawat Inspired by his travels and the floral arrangement of Japan, the Ikebana collection by designer Rajdeep Ranawat included silhouettes like co-ord sets, harems and dhoti pants, Turkish pants with kaftans in silks, Italian linens, modal satins. The Japan-inspired floral-print ensembles paired with shiny sun hats, oversized straw hats, bandanas and sunglasses, accentuated the look. Japan-inspired silhouettes in Italian linen and silks Talking about his collection, designer Rajdeep, said, 'Every garment for me is an artistic expression. Designing for a spring-summer collection definitely means using florals illustrations on breathable fabrics.' Rajdeep Ranawat's collection featured kaftans, turkish pants, harems & more High-fashion vision Amity University With unique designs and a play of summer colours, the students at Amity University showcased pieces inspired by global fashion, featuring metal corsets, bubble hem skirts and more. "It was a great experience associating with the Times group. They were professional, organised and supportive to our students," said Divya Chauhan, Chairperson, Amity School of Fashion Technology. Amity University students showcased a summer-special collection An ode to Manipur The Empowerment Walk presented by Oil India ltd. - House of Ali With inspiration from Manipur's flora and fauna, designers Md Alimuddin and Daya Oinam showcased an array of flowy Indo-western silhouettes in their collection Tradition meets Innovation. The showcase by House of Ali was an ode to Manipur's flora and fauna 'The collection draws inspiration from the vibrant colours and intricate patterns found in nature. The pieces showcased sequin work, digital embroidery, Swarovski crystals and luxurious zari work,' shared the designers. In the Empowerment Walk segment of House of Ali's show, presented by Oil India Ltd, models walked with students from an NGO Pi cs: Ranjit Kumar and Lokesh Kashyap One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time Out
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
A Japanese minimarket in Greenpoint is opening three new stores
Fifty Norman, the mini Japanese marketplace that opened in Greenpoint in 2022 to massive success, is physically expanding its store and adding a few new businesses and brands under its roof. Starting this week, you'll find three additional shops on site. A French/Japanese inspired cafe-slash-bar is also scheduled to debut in June. Currently at 50 Norman, you'll find Cibone, a Japanese home design store selling ceramics, kitchenware, zen meditation items and art pieces; Dashi Okume, where you can custom order your own blends of dashi packs; and House Brooklyn, a Japanese-French restaurant with a nine-course omakase tasting menu. The new stores include Balmuda, a Japanese home appliance store; Kama-Asa, a kitchenware purveyor from Tokyo's kitchen-street Kappabashi that will sell a range of Amane knives; and Cibone O'Te, an artisanal design retailer focusing on homeware and furnishings. The cozy café-resto-bar opening in June is Cafe O'te, which mixes the ambiance of a French wine bar with Japanese flavors. a new food market curated by Muji that opened in Chelsea Market earlier this year to the new Bandai Namco store in Industry City and the resurgence of Japan-inspired claw machine arcades, we are squarely in the midst of a full-blown Japanese cultural renaissance in the city.
