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Tokyo facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us by Stan Golovchuk Link Image: Mitsuhiro Arita/Wizards of the CoastEventsGen ConPokémon TCG legend Mitsuhiro Arita on illustrating his first Magic: The Gathering cardHow Bloomburrow’s Lumra LinkIt’s hard to overstate the impact artist Mitsuhiro Arita has had on trading card games. Nearly 30 years ago, as a member of the original design team on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Arita contributed to the look and feel of the franchise’s original 150 monsters He also authored the art for some of the most iconic Pokémon cards images that have global recognition — including some of the first interpretations of Pikachu and Charizard Arita has remained one of the Pokémon TCG’s most prolific illustrators while occasionally contributing art for other card games such as the Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card Game and even the Power Rangers Collectible Card Game the massive elemental bear highlights the detailed approach that makes Arita one of the most cherished TCG artists in the world Polygon was able to share questions with Arita ahead of Bloomburrow’s official tabletop release on Aug What follows are his professionally translated answers which have been lightly edited for clarity and concision Polygon: Was working on a Magic card different from your typical process with the other card games you have contributed to it’s very common to have detailed checks at every stage of the drawing process Character consistency in particular is strictly controlled I’m used to making changes all the way through the process Usually you present the piece for detailed feedback around 60-70% of the way through so you can make adjustments before starting on the final details the most thorough checks were at the conceptualization stage so I realized I had to make sure things were spot-on from the beginning Can you describe your process in creating the art for this Magic card I was asked to create the piece using sketches by Matt Stewart as a reference the process was like any other job — I’d draw the rough and paint the final image using software [such as Photoshop and Painter] What was your opinion of Magic: The Gathering’s art style before you were asked to illustrate a card for the game I’ve always liked the feel of high fantasy and have wanted an opportunity of drawing in that style Can you describe Magic’s reputation in Japan which are aimed primarily at the collectors’ market it’s not just card games but all games played face-to-face which are losing ground I think a lot of it stems from how smartphones are eating up any bits of free time in which you’d otherwise have played a game like that is it hard transitioning your art style to other card games When I’m drawing, I usually like to put myself in the shoes of the fans. I think to myself “What kind of Arita artwork would I want to see?” Of course, each job provides its own challenges and you need to adapt your vision, but I didn’t go out of my way to do anything specifically different. If you look at my website’s blog I think you can see how varied my style has been over the years his art from the original Pokémon TCG base set feels noticeably simpler and two-dimensional compared to his current style and Charizard mostly feature the Pokémon in profile This approach is not at all indicative of who Arita is The art he did for the Power Rangers CCG could be mistaken for stills from the television show exists in a highly detailed and lived-in environment His takes on Pokémon and Magic almost could be mistaken for photorealism if the subject matter of both games weren’t so steeped in fiction and fantasy giving his illustrations a practically tangible weight that in turn makes the cards themselves feel unique Your work has appeared across so many card games over the years it’s a wonder you haven’t worked on Magic until now or brands that you still hope to work on for the first time Magic has always been high on my list of card games which I’d like to do work for, so I was extremely happy to get the opportunity to be involved on this project. I’d done work for Culdcept before It was the first job in my career when I got to go all-out on a series of high-fantasy artworks How important is understanding a new game before designing art for it It’s important to try and understand that the perspective of hardcore fans is not an entirely objective perspective I think that introducing the perspective of an outsider can help bring about positive innovation I’ve been involved with [Pokémon] for a long time but [my work] still feels very fresh [to the fans] I think that having multiple product lines which employ various styles has helped to change and progress it over time how do you tailor your approach to fit the specific lore and themes in that game’s identity And I always keep in mind the visual impact while I think through these things How much did you have to learn about Magic before working on your first Magic card I like to keep my work feeling fresh and original so I tend to avoid looking at other artists’ work I prepared for this project just as I would for any other project — I didn’t really do anything differently Arita’s career in art was an unexpected one Not only was Pokémon TCG his first professional job as an artist prior to that assignment he had very little formal training in art or drawing following a natural talent from a young age and have you ever sought some formal training once your career in arts began to take shape I did attend sumi-ink painting classes at a cultural center Watching the instructor do live demonstrations I came to understand how water and pigment behave inside the body of the brush I also took all five of the workshops at the Liquitex School where I learned about the history and special chemical properties of paint That knowledge turned out to be a very useful foundation for when I started working in watercolor and other liquid-based media later on As I didn’t have a comprehensive art education I’d only had limited experience with [legacy] art materials Every time I tried my hand at a new medium — watercolor oil paint — I was able to increase my understanding by paying close attention to the work of my predecessors how do you continue learning at this stage in your career When I’m grappling with new subject matter As Arita’s career expanded beyond his roots in Pokémon TCG he eventually had to adjust his style to new stories These new projects also brought with them new audiences and expectations and for a mostly self-taught artist like Arita this came with the unique challenge of evolving and adapting beyond the potential comfort zone of his home within Pokémon Do you need to make an effort to evolve and explore new styles or does it come naturally through the work you’re assigned across different games I actually find it more natural and not at all laborious to continue to change and take on new challenges I’m convinced that I won’t catch anyone’s interest unless I draw with an intense level of focus One of the things that has contributed most to my changing creative style has been the fact that I’ve worked on so many different kinds of projects in so many different domains over the years How do you handle feedback and critique from fans and colleagues You’d think that you needed a distinct and consistent style and set of themes if you wanted to be an established artist but I haven’t really been criticized for not following that path The fans are very much up for the adventure and they enjoy following me on that journey I find it slightly curious that fans will seek out some of my art pieces even when they have no consistency with the rest of my work I really appreciate the open-mindedness of my clients and my fans Can you recall an instance where constructive criticism significantly influenced one of your pieces The idea that you don’t have to draw things as they look in real life really freed me up as an artist the artist behind the original Charizard card and so much more is getting his own Secret Lair drop.Mitsuhiro Arita is no stranger to card games He's the artist responsible for the paintings on innumerable cards from the original release of the Pokemon Trading Card Game including the highly saught after Charizard - but now he's painting a different kind of dragon thanks to a Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop and we've got the first look at all four cards from it Flip through the gallery below to see all the cards in Arita's Secret Lair: This isn't the first time Arita has painted a Magic card, but his previous addition was a single, borderless art version of Lumra, Bellow of the Woods from last year's Bloomburrow set So to get four new cards all at once shortly after that is a big jump Wizards of the Coast describes this drop on its store page as such: "With nearly 30 years of experience creating beloved art for trading card games Mitsuhiro Arita’s work has become some of the most recognizable in the world His first collaboration with Magic: The Gathering was on a borderless Lumra Bellow of the Woods released in 2024’s Bloomburrow the legendary artist returns to showcase his iconic creature design across four remarkable cards." As usual with Secret Lair drops, this one will be available on the Secret Lair website in non-foil for $29.99 and foil for $39.99 with both only being made available while supplies last starting on Monday Secret Lairs can tend to sell out fast these days a point of irration within the community since WOTC switched from a timed print-to-order system last year so if you're looking to snag them you'll want to be there as soon as they go live Tom Marks is IGN's Executive Reviews Editor. He loves card games, puzzles, platformers, puzzle-platformers, and lots more. makes me more excited about potential for Final Fantasy Amano cards in the summer it’s time for Arita Porcelain to join the collection Here’s the new Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series SPB445 The latter is where things become really classic with a strong focus on Japan’s traditional artistic crafts Made in collaboration with some of the best artisans in the country these watches are all about handcrafted dials Even though it might feel identical to enamel Arita Porcelain must not be confused with it Arita is a small town located on the Japanese island of Kyushu known for its overglaze “enamelled” decoration and products the result is fairly different from what we’re used to seeing with enamel Made by Master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi and his colleagues in Arita the dials are produced by molding the base material (clay-based) to the exact shape of the dial’s surface The second firing bonds the glaze to the dial and brings out the subtle blue tint holes for the hands and date window are made The result is a dial with more depth a more “milky” surface than enamel the dial keeps things relatively simple to focus on the artistic craft first Simple bar indexes have been used so as not to detract from the porcelain’s lustre The choice of having a 24-hour sub-dial is deliberate in order to reveal the depth of the material – something a simple time-only watch would show Blue-toned hands and printings complement this handsome base dial The rest of the watch remains in line with the Presage models of last year slightly more modern case design than what the collection offered in the past Measuring 40.6mm diameter and 12.5mm thickness the Presage Arita Porcelain SPB445 comes in a stainless steel case with super-hard coating It is secured to the wrist by a 5-link steel bracelet with folding clasp This automatic movement runs at a 3Hz frequency and offers a weekend-proof power reserve Released as part of the permanent collection, the Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series Arita Porcelain Dial SPB445 is priced at EUR 2,000. For more details, please visit Seikowatches.com “minimum claimed precision of +25/-15 seconds per day” for EUR 2,000 It has a dressy porcelain dial and blued hands that’s a lot of money for a garbage movement Small seconds would have been a better choice than a 24 hour sub-dial Now if that 24 hour subdial was an independent GMT hand they would really have something I’m not the biggest fan of Seiko watches I know that they are good timepieces for the money An official website of the United States government led by Sandia National Laboratories researchers is working to transform organic waste into biofuels Their groundbreaking work could help reduce emissions and contribute to a carbon-neutral future Learn more about this Energy I-Corps alumnus team Office of Technology Transitions Department of Energy (DOE) National Labs with the tools to commercialize their technologies and bring them to market The program pairs researchers with industry mentors and provides two months of intensive commercialization training The Carbon Upcycled Bioproducts for Environmental Sustainability (CUBES) project led by Carlos Quiroz-Arita and Nicholas Myllenbeck from Sandia National Laboratories The team was funded by the DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Through Energy I-Corps training and perspectives the team was able to shift their research focus to one with promising market viability the team is advancing biofuel technologies that could help meet growing global demand for sustainable fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  and even animal manure can be converted into usable biofuels like ethanol and biogas that can serve as alternatives to traditional fossil fuels Because they come from renewable resources and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions biofuels are considered more environmentally friendly.  Global demand for biofuels is projected to increase by nearly 30% by 2028. However, many biofuel technologies are limited by obstacles like high production costs and low availability of feedstocks—the raw materials that can be used to produce energy. In addition, many biofuel technologies have not yet achieved net-zero or net-negative carbon emissions.  To bridge these gaps, Quiroz-Arita and Myllenbeck joined forces with industry mentor Paul Bryan to create the CUBES project, an effort to identify feedstocks and technologies that can not only perform efficiently on an industrial scale, but also provide significant environmental benefits.   “We wanted to show that biofuel technologies can be economically viable and environmentally sustainable,” said Quiroz-Arita, who specializes in wastewater engineering and biorefineries and has industry experience in the conversion of biomass to biofuels and bioproducts through anaerobic reactors.  As part of the Energy I-Corps program, the team interviewed 82 refineries, consultants, non-profit organizations, and farmers to gain insights into the market needs and pain points related to biofuels.   “Over 90% of our stakeholders told us that cellulosic biofuels—fuels produced from grass, wood, or crop leftovers—are not yet economically viable,” said Quiroz-Arita. “However, they also told us that cow manure is a reliable and low-cost feedstock, and some stakeholders call biogas a new gold rush.”  Based on this feedback, the team shifted their focus to anaerobic digestion, a process that uses microbes to break down manure, turning it into biogas. This biogas can then be used as renewable natural gas to generate electricity and heat, or as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).   The team completed the Energy I-Corps program in May 2023 and thanks to funding from BETO, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and internal Sandia investments, the team continues to work towards enabling economically viable and environmentally beneficial biofuels.   “The Energy I-Corps experience was pivotal in shaping the team’s approach to technology commercialization,” said Quiroz-Arita. “Every scientist should go through this program so that, before they invest research and development efforts in a new technology, they first identify their stakeholders’ needs.”  Quiroz-Arita and the CUBES team are reengineering anaerobic digesters with technology from Sandia that will help achieve BETO’s goals of producing 3 billion gallons of domestic SAF by 2030 and 35 billion gallons by 2050. In addition, the team’s work can help achieve DOE’s goal to displace more than 70% of greenhouse emissions.    The CUBES team continues their biofuels research and development, preparing new proposals and exploring further collaborations to bring their technologies to market. By staying attuned to industry needs and focusing on sustainable solutions, the CUBES project is well-positioned to contribute to the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.   CELEBRATING THE BEST OF TV, MOVIES, AND COMICS He's drawn art that has been part of pop culture for 3 decades and now you can meet Mitsuhiro Arita at SDCC 2024 Mitsuhiro Arita is a household name in Japanese pop culture for his work in the tabletop gaming and video game industry and how he's looking to break into the American comic book market With several Marvel Comics variant covers already published Mitsuhiro is now coming to America in a partnership with Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai and Dogu Publishing to be the featured guest of their Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024 booth - and to meet fans like you widely regarded as the pinnacle of pop culture conventions," Mitsuhiro tells Popverse "I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Sakai and his IP Usagi Yojimbo illustrating covers that have opened many doors for me in the comic book industry I have several covers coming out with Marvel and my first TMNT cover will debut at the convention." Mitsuhiro will be at Dogu Publishing's SDCC 2024 booth at #4807 all weekend with three limited edition versions of his Usagi Yojimbo variant seen here as well as his variant of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 through the introduction of my friend and best-selling author I had the extraordinary opportunity to meet Mitsuhiro in Tokyo Little did I anticipate that this meeting would pave the way for a collaboration with the illustrious Mitsuhiro whose captivating illustrations have enriched the childhoods of fans globally," Dogu Publishing CEO Jerry Blank says "It is genuinely thrilling to facilitate the partnership of two living legends for this project particularly in celebration of Usagi's 40th anniversary." Stan Sakai is the biggest star in most rooms he enters and will be sharing the booth all weekend with Mitsuhiri - and tells Popverse he is "honored" for the experience "Mitsuhiro Arita is a legend in the illustration and card world and is bringing his immense talent to comic books," says Sakai "We are honored to welcome him into the Usagi family and to our booth at the San Diego Comic Con." Come meet Sakai and Mitsuhiro at SDCC 2024 July 24 through 28 at Booth #4807 Stan Sakai shares his passion for Usagi Yojimbo and Netflix's Samurai Rabbit. When people say 'Comic-Con' they think San Diego Comic-Con. The signature convention of the world returns for 4.5 days of news and vibes. San Diego Convention Center United States Follow Popverse for upcoming event coverage and news He has written about pop culture for USA Today He has acted as a judge for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Visit Reedpop ID if you need to resend the confirmation email Find out how we conduct our review by reading our review policy Sign in and let us help you find your new favorite thing What keeps some of SDCC's top Artist Alley talent busy in San Diego every July What are some of SDCC's top creators' dream projects Which fictional city do SDCC's hottest artists want to live in Revisit the best looks from SDCC 2024 at the Her Universe Fashion Show We asked the artists at San Diego Comic Con Batman was TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman's second choice for the DC / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover - and he reveals who DC rejected TMNT creator reveals that Donatello’s name was determined in a coin toss No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Deriving its name from a small town in Kyushu, a region on the southwest coast of Japan, this fresh 40.6mm iteration comes fitted with a porcelain white dial, accentuated with blue accented hands and indices. At the center, a recessed concentric ring pattern as well as a 6 o’clock subdial can be found, both serve to demonstrate Seiko’s expert craftsmanship given the incredible difficulty it is to work on porcelain. by Ana Diaz Wizards of the Coast will release the card as part of the creature-focused Bloomburrow expansion on Aug Bellow of the Woods and it portrays a ferocious bear rampaging through the woods Wizards will release it as part of the Bloomburrow expansion which is the first MTG set to exclusively feature anthropomorphic animals thus making it the perfect entry point for a Pokémon illustrator like Mitsuhiro Arita A prolific illustrator, he has contributed more than 600 cards to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, according to an interview he did GamesRadar. He hasn’t stuck to any specific art style or medium — he has experimented with several art styles throughout the years, but Pokémon has been the underlying thread that connects much of his work. 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A special exhibition is being held at a museum in Saga to commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Romancing Saga,” a joint project between Saga Prefecture and major game company Square Enix Co please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent The Yomiuri Shimbun“Yasashisa to Ririsisa” (Tenderness and braveness) The Yomiuri Shimbun“Midori no Hado” (Green vibrational energy) The Yomiuri Shimbun“Unmei no Rutsubo” (Melting pot of destinies) On display are Arita ware pieces inspired by one of the company’s video game series and past special items The prefecture and the Tokyo-based company began the project in 2014 to work together to promote the prefecture The project is named after popular role-playing video game series “SaGa.” Various initiatives have been implemented under the project so far a themed Romancing Saga (Roma-Saga) train ran on the JR Karatsu and JR Chikuhi lines in the prefecture and there were manhole cover designs featuring the series’ characters installed around hot spring areas The exhibition’s main features are three Arita ware pieces inspired by the SaGa series Characters drawn by the series’ illustrators The ware pieces were produced at Kouraku kiln in Arita in the prefecture painted the designs surrounding the characters on the wares harmoniously blending the world of SaGa with traditional technique The exhibition also displays original illustrations and development materials for the series as well as a giant model of the Roma-Saga train allowing visitors to look back at the project’s 10-year history The special exhibition is being held at the Saga Prefectural Museum through Jan Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun American Floor & Home held a fundraiser for Straub Benioff Medical Center The company gifted more than $60,000 to support Straub’s ongoing multi-year redevelopment project the Straub campus will be approximately 700,000 square feet which is nearly triple the size of the current facility American Floor & Home; Dave Underriner Straub Benioff Medical Center; Christine Arita; Daniel Arita Straub Benioff Medical Center; Simone Borisov executive vice president and chief strategy officer In celebration of Family Programs Hawai‘i’s 20th anniversary Ching Foundation donated $25,000 to support the nonprofit’s technology upgrades Family Programs Hawai‘i; and Keith Kuboyama 2021) – West Tennessee Healthcare recently welcomed Nestor Arita to West Tennessee and his new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group – Jackson Surgical Associates He is accepting new patients at his office at 395 Hospital Boulevard Nestor Arita was born in Honduras and raised in Miami He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami He then obtained his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston He remained in Houston for his General Surgery internship and residency at the Michael E DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine Arita is board certified in General Surgery and has pursued subspecialty training in Vascular Surgery He has completed a Vascular and Endovascular Fellowship at Wake Forest in Winston- Salem “I am excited to join the WTMG family and provide comprehensive vascular surgery care to the West Tennessee community” said Dr Arita specializes in treating the full spectrum of vascular disease including Arita has been trained in both open and endovascular treatment modalities for these disease processes West Tennessee Healthcare offers the latest techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of general surgical disorders at WTMG Jackson Surgical Associates The physicians are leaders in providing state-of- the-art Jackson Surgical Associates along with the health system are dedicated to offering patients a full range of surgical care—close to home not-for-profit healthcare system with locations serving 19 counties in West Tennessee and Southeast Missouri multi-specialty group practice serving the healthcare needs of West Tennesseans with more than 20 locations throughout the region The mission of West Tennessee Healthcare is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve while providing exceptional and compassionate care Problem with the website? Please send us feedback We're glad you're here and want you to know that we respect your privacy and your right to control how we collect and use your personal data Please read our Privacy Policy to learn about our privacy practices or click "Customize Preferences" to exercise control over your data You can control the ways in which we improve and personalize your experience Modify your selections below and click "Save" starting his summer gig in the accounting department at the carpet company founded by his father Daniel promptly got fired and was moved to a warehouse job But Daniel was happy to be there, and over the years, worked his way up, learning everything from installing carpet to managing the sales floor. Today, he’s president of the company, American Floor and Home Arita received a business degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in California and has also attended many coaching courses including with Glenn Furuya of Leadership Works and Dale Carnegie He and his dad are fans of such development courses both for themselves and for their employees “He learned from me all the things he shouldn’t do,” says David Arita “I sent him to a lot of training and conferences and he has a great memory so what he learns He’s great with suppliers and customers alike and cares about issues of sustainability with what we sell.” And the elder Arita passed on some of his own business skills as well Daniel Arita serves on the board of Aloha United Way In honor of American Floor and Home’s 50th anniversary this year Arita launched a “We Love Local” initiative to support other local businesses and to foster connections between them American Floor and Home was sold to its employees Arita says: “My goal is to grow the stock price as high as it can be for the employee-owners The way to do that is diversifying in other industries that connect with what we are doing.” He’s helped the company expand into kitchen and baths Arita is proud of the company’s high employee retention rate we didn’t have the retention rate we wanted We changed our process to hire based on our values It means we are bringing on the right candidates We also go over our employee surveys every year incorporating changes based on the feedback 90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive you reduce the homeless population,” says HomeAid Hawai‘i’s executive director — An Allentown man is facing felony charges after police allege he tried to steal a police officer’s off-duty vehicle from a secure lot last month was charged with criminal trespass and theft by unlawful taking as well as misdemeanor counts of theft from a motor vehicle and receiving stolen property Allentown police allege Bonilla-Arita on June 29 broke into the bottom floor of the parking deck outside City Hall and the police department That’s where police officers park their personal vehicles he can be seen “walking up and checking several door handles” before entering and starting an officer’s Jeep Grand Cherokee police allege in charging documents filed Sunday Those documents don’t explicitly state how Bonilla-Arita started the officer’s vehicle Bonilla-Arita tried to drive the Jeep out of the police garage about 20 minutes after starting it but he was blocked because he did not have a keycard to open the gate to exit Bonilla-Arita then parked the officer’s Jeep in the garage and returned to his car on College Street about 45 minutes after he parked there Allentown police launched their investigation after the officer found her car in a different spot than where she parked it Police identified Bonilla-Arita through footage from surveillance cameras and dashboard cameras He also is accused of taking a key fob and two garage-door openers from the Jeep An officer stopped Bonilla-Arita’s car the next evening in the 400 block of West Court Street — about a block from the police department’s parking garage Officers arrested Bonilla-Arita and found a key card and a device programmed to open the police department’s secure parking lot in the garage at Fourth and Hamilton streets Bonilla-Arita also had a key fob for an unmarked cop car Cree filmmaker Jules Arita Koostachin’s narrative feature Angela’s Shadow has been added as a world premiere for the 2024 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) Angela’s Shadow was directed and produced by Koostachin through ChaKaSteTin Productions It was co-written Koostachin and Steve Neufeld and received funding from Creative BC and Telefilm Canada The English-language film stars Sera-Lys McArthur (pictured) and Matthew Kevin Anderson as a young Ottawa couple with a baby on the way who travel to a Cree community in the north and are plagued by a shadow VIFF has scheduled two showings for the film Angela’s Shadow represents Koostachin’s sophomore narrative feature following 2022’s Broken Angel. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world the company has increased the number of portfolio managers strategists and other personnel involved in the active management of Japanese equities by approximately 20% since last year chief executive officer of BlackRock Japan Four candidates are competing in the November 2024 election for three four-year seats on the Glendale Union High School District Governing Board: Joan Colson Paul Ulan and incumbents Laura Arita and Patti Jo Hussey Though school district governing board races are toward the bottom of the ballot their outcomes have real consequences for the more than 880,000 children who attend public school districts across the state The individuals voters select will help create policies choose curricula and educational materials and oversee superintendents candidates are competing for governing board seats in 33 school districts Some voters may also see other school-related questions on their ballot: Three districts in the Phoenix area are seeking approval to sell district-owned property and 26 are seeking approval for funding measures The Glendale Union High School District is seeking voter approval for a $195 million bond measure to fund safety and security measures parking lot improvements and student transportation vehicles The estimated yearly tax rate for the bond is $0.47 per $100 of assessed property value Here are the Glendale Union High School District Governing Board candidates' responses to The Arizona Republic's candidate questionnaire What will voters decide in 2024? Who will be joining Maricopa County school boards would inform your role as a school board member Patti Jo Hussey: Thirty years of volunteering with schools K-12 Paul Ulan: Small business owner; parent of current student; parent to three GUHSD graduates; past president of Arizona Business Education Coalition a statewide organization advocating for K-12 education; 32+ years advocating for school districts across the state trying to address (the) funding issue by advocating for bond and override elections Hussey: Continue to support quality public education Ulan: Maintain the district's incredible student achievement and nationally recognized programs How would you work to ensure students are college- or career-ready How would you work to support students learning English and students with disabilities Hussey: Continue to support our college- and career-readiness plans Ulan: Expand existing programs to serve all students Increase access to dual enrollment programs and career and technical job training Waive fees and provide transportation to ensure all students have access How would you work to help recruit and retain quality educators Hussey: Help maintain our success in this area Ulan: The district already does an exceptional job of retaining quality teachers and staff It is important to keep existing efforts in place that include work to increase salaries promote within and maintain a positive work environment What is your position on behavioral health programming and access to counselors in schools Ulan: It is critical to have these counselors on each campus so all students have access to the services they need Bonds and overridesDo you support seeking additional funding for school facilities and operational costs via voter-approved and taxpayer-funded bond and override measures The state does not adequately fund school operations Reach the reporter at mparrish@arizonarepublic.com a South Korean woman has opened a gallery with a coffee shop in Arita Lee Hyojin grew up in Seoul and came to Japan after marrying a man who runs a trading company When she was traveling in Kyushu about 10 years ago Having learned about the history of Arita ware which was started by a potter brought from the Korean Peninsula to Japan in the 17th century Lee began to dream of becoming an Arita ware artist She had experience working as a designer for a South Korean electronics manufacturer After attending a Japanese language school she worked on modeling and molding in the Arita ceramics department of the Regional Design Course including graduate school at the university she opened the Gallery Maison de Arita on a street lined with pottery stores and kilns The first floor of the three-story reinforced concrete building houses contemporary works and pieces from famous potteries There is also a coffee shop on the same floor The second floor is used to display the works of new artists and for workshops “I want to let as many people as possible know about Arita ware which has a 400-year history but continues to change with the times,” Lee said She is now considering helping small potteries export their products Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp nestled in the northwest of the island of Kyushu might be home to some of the coolest experiences that one can have in Japan Just a short flight of less than two hours from Tokyo or a quick train ride under an hour from Fukuoka Prefecture Saga Prefecture has more than enough highlights for a wonderful trip One of the most famous products of Saga Prefecture is its ceramics and porcelain ware The towns of both Arita and Imari produce stunning pieces that will leave you wondering how many you can fit into your suitcase Arita and Imari ware are distinctly recognisable The first porcelain firing is thought to have been in Saga Prefecture in addition to the first firing with various different colours porcelain from Arita and Imari were exported by the Dutch East India Company and became commonplace among Europe the Arita area is a perfect spot to visit and collect some beautiful decorative and useful pieces Imari City has a plethora of historical kilns and the Imari City Pottery Merchant Museum where you can see Imari ware displayed in a traditional Edo period house You can visit Sueyama Shrine for a unique porcelain shrine experience the first thing that you encounter is a large porcelain torii gate beautifully decorated and designed in the way of Arita ware you can pick up even more unique shrine goods Arita Porcelain Park is another wonderful spot to check out in the area as it is designed after 18th century German architecture Inside the park you can see a multitude of historical objects and ceramics also including a sake brewery that you can taste and experience various types of sake and even shochu Japan’s list of 100 waterfalls from the Ministry of the Environment consists of waterfalls from all around the country Two of the waterfalls on the list are located in Saga Prefecture Both of them are located in the northern part of the prefecture with Mikaeri Falls near the town of Ochi and Kannon Falls near Nanayama Mikaeri Falls has thousands and thousands of hydrangeas that bloom in summer around the waterfall and the approach to the falls that paint the landscape in multiple different colours Reachable by a moderate trek from Ochi Station or a car ride to a few closer parking lots there are multiple stunning views of the waterfall all year round Kannon Falls is around 30 metres tall and is made up of 8 different streams and pools Making up part of the Taki River that flows toward Karatsu Bay the waterfall tumbles down a rocky face in between lush greenery you can take a cab or rent a car to reach the falls Not to forget in Saga Prefecture are some of its beautiful natural features The Genkai Sea in the Northwestern area of the prefecture is home to Cape Hado a unique geologic feature created by erosion from the sea of coastal basalt The observation deck at Cape Hado will let you see the plethora of sea life in the Genkai Sea in addition to the above ground deck where you can see the many islands also in the sea Nijinomatsubara is composed of nearly 1 million trees and it is rumoured that while Hideyoshi Toyotomi (a daimyo of the Sengoku and Azuchi Momoyama periods) passed through the forest Nanatsugama Caves are a series of seven caves and depending on the conditions of the day you can take a boat tour that weaves in and around these unique caves The Iroha Islands are a collection of 48 islands in Genkai Quasi-National Park who was the originator of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Shikoku which make for stunning views as they dot the landscape From the Iroha Islands Observation Deck you can get an all encompassing view of the many islands and it is a perfect spot for summer camping If you enjoy big views and relaxing by the sea Saga Prefecture is also famous for its tea where the monk Eisai brought seeds back from China and planted them on the Sefuri Mountains Ureshino is located in the southwest of Saga Prefecture Saga Prefecture cultivates and produces multiple types of tea Tamaryokucha is made through a steaming method There are many different ways to experience this ‘Tea Tourism’ you can visit local tea farmers and experts learn the production methods and taste the various types of tea You can also participate in tea ceremonies as well A perfect way to complete your Saga adventure is to visit Yutoku Inari Shrine one of the 3 main inari shrines in addition to Kasama Inari Shrine in  While you may know of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and its many red torii gates that lead to the summit of Mt Yutoku Inari Shrine rivals the Kyoto giant in beauty and size Located in the southwest of the prefecture Azaleas bloom en masse in nearby Higashiyama Park and you can visit the Yutoku Museum to learn more about the history of the shrine and area in addition to seeing various historical artefacts The ornate decorations and stunning views of the Ariake Sea will show why this shrine is visited by millions each year Saga Prefecture might be the smallest prefecture of Kyushu but the experiences available and the sights to see should make it one of the top destinations to visit in all of 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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a man from October 2022 in Baltimore City according to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene Investigators learned of Arita Diaz during the course of an investigation in the shooting of Rodriguez Ramirez Arita Diaz was charged with First-Degree Murder in this incident Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department Special Victims Division are seeking the public's assistance in locating a fugitive wanted for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child the Houston Police Department received a report of Sexual Abuse that took place in the 300 block of Berry Rd disclosed instances of sexual abuse by the fugitive which occurred between April 2021 and February 2022 Carlos Arita is described as a Hispanic male The public is urged to provide any information they may have regarding the whereabouts of Carlos Arita If you have any information that could assist in this case please contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging &/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward Email notifications are only sent once a day there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Seiko now returns with two time-only watches that are part of the regular collection the new Presage Arita Porcelain SPB293J1 and SPB319J1 As we explained already when talking about the previous editions with porcelain dials Arita porcelain is an ancient Japanese craft named after a small town located on the Japanese island of Kyushu porcelain clay was found in the vicinity transforming the area into a hub for Japanese porcelain Early wares used underglaze blue decoration Arita was at the forefront as Japan developed overglaze “enamelled” decoration in a range of bright colours It wasn’t long before the porcelain products made in Arita became prized all over Japan for the high quality of their artistry it was being exported all around the world dispatched by sea from Arita’s port of Imari porcelain made in Arita is uniquely Japanese and so it seems fitting that Seiko has chosen to use this material for the dials of its new Presage watches But there are a few important things to say about the SPB293J1 and SPB319J1 that Seiko presents today most previous Arita porcelain watches had a specific display with power reserve and date-by-hand (with the exception of the SPB095 launched in 2019 many previous versions were released as limited editions these characteristics aren’t part of the new models anymore Both new watches of the Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain collection share the same case and the same movement and only differ when it comes to the strap/bracelet and the dial colour no confusion is possible when looking at them; they are genuinely part of the Presage collection the proportions of the stainless steel case are the same with its 40.5mm diameter a thickness (that we’d like to see reduced a bit for the sake of elegance) of 12.4mm and an L2L of 48.8mm brushed twisted lugs with an internal polished bevel and an overall sense of restrained elegance The watches still feature the usual conical crown and are topped by a dual-curved sapphire crystal with AR coating inside The caseback is screwed and features a see-through window despite being elegant (almost dressy) watches these new Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain are water-resistant to 100 metres the pièce de résistance with these Presage watches is the dial Crafted under the supervision of Arita porcelain craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi they are executed in the traditional way by specialised artisans An Arita porcelain dial is made of highly durable porcelain material that is more than four times harder than usual porcelain It undergoes a casting process using ultra-high-precision moulds and is fired at a high temperature of 1,300 degrees The dials are then glazed and fired multiple times to complete the highly challenging process – not far from a classic enamel process Another difference between these two models is how the watches are secured to the wrist The white SPB293J1 is worn on a 3-link steel bracelet with a folding clasp while the blue SPB319J1 is worn on a black leather strap with blue stitching and a folding clasp Inside the case of both Presage Arita Porcelain models is the well-known calibre 6R31 A relatively modern engine from the mid-range collection this automatic movement beats at 3Hz and offers a comfortable 70h power reserve It is lightly decorated with brushed bridges and stripes on the rotor The new Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain SPB293J1 and SPB319J1 will be available from the permanent collection from June 2022. Both will be priced at EUR 1,750. For more details, please visit seikowatches.com i really don’t understand Seiko’s obsession with 40+ mm watches they look awful on the vast majority of wrists meant “40+ mm dress watches” 🙂 (but there’s no edit function on this godawful comment section erase ‘Presage Automatic,’ reduce the ‘Seiko’ font and mate the dial to the LE KS case with 6L movement you’d have a cut-price Breguet still that dubious 6R movement and a beautiful dial covered in branding tosh… Ralph Waldo Emerson: A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds I’ve got the older 6R Cocktail Time Caliber Corner gives unverified measurements of 27.4 mm x 5.25 mm The former’s fine…it also suggests it’ll fit just FINE in a trimmer case So while I love the dials…the tonal shading on the blue dial gives a better sense of depth…I don’t love the movements but the complaint about “branding tosh” is poppycock to me There are three clean lines of printed text here and I vastly prefer that to a more sterile dial lest the dial get boring and loose character I would indeed have appreciated a 39x47x11mm case over the 40x48x12mm case but in my experience these Presage cases wear brilliantly and comfortably My only gripe with Seiko’s white dialed enamel / porcelain / guilloché dials in these presages is that they seem to utterly refuse to use heat blued steel hands to complement these I’m not a fan of the semi-translucent hand set they insist on using here WATCHPRO Seiko craftspeople have reworked a delicate Japanese porcelain so that it is hard enough to be used for watch dials Arita porcelain has a history going back more than 400 years since clay was discovered on the Japanese island of Kyushu The region became famous for its porcelain used worldwide for fine arts and all kinds of tableware It was not at all an obvious choice for a watch as it is delicate and difficult to work with which makes a point of looking at both the artistry and nature of its home country for inspiration Seiko artisans managed to develop a new type of Arita porcelain that is four times harder than usual allowing it enough strength and flexibility to be used in a watch The new watches are in the dressy Presage collection and form part of Seiko’s Craftmanship series celebrating all types of Japanese craftspeople Shining a light on the most classic Presage collection is a timely offer from Seiko as tastes begin to shift from chunkier sports watches to slimmer The Presage Arita Porcelain ‘Concentric’ has a recessed concentric ring around the centre and a recessed sub dial at 6 o’clock – an especially difficult feat for the dial makers and a demonstration of their confidence in both their skills and the toughness of the new porcelain The dial is a blue-white colour and due to the heat at which the porcelain is fired each watch will have its own unique subtle dimpling pattern even if it is barely visible in the photos The 40.6mm stainless-steel case has a scratch-resistant coating and is water-resistant to 100m It is powered by Seiko’s in-house automatic 6R5H movement The movement is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback The Presage Arita Porcelain ‘Concentric’ is available to pre-order at seikoboutique.co.uk As one of Wall Street’s top stock analysts it might be hard to believe that Darin Arita’s ’93 academic career got off to a rocky start Yet it was through his struggles that he came to recognize and appreciate just how influential the support of those around him could be he’s returning the favor by supporting students’ ambitions With a scholastic level well below that of his classmates Arita was put into a remedial class in the first grade He quickly overcame his deficiencies through the efforts of his teacher and his mother’s focus on alternative types of lessons and home learning Arita entered Punahou in the fourth grade and despite being younger than most of his classmates he flourished with the support of his fourth-grade teachers Arita followed his aspirations and went on to work at large financial institutions in Washington He has since been recognized as a top stock analyst on Wall Street and a successful corporate executive in his field Though far from his first-grade remedial class Arita still reflects on his early school years and looks back at that time with a deep sense of gratitude for the love support and encouragement from his parents High Endowed Financial Aid Fund to provide young students with the opportunity to dream big and to achieve their fullest potential He named the fund after his fourth-grade teachers borrowing the first letter of their last names: Jane Affleck Arita dedicated the fund to his parents and all of his teachers for their educational “Their support was critical at many points of my journey,” he says Arita hopes this endowed fund will help relieve some of the financial burden of parents in need and remind students to be grateful for their parents and teachers and to aim high After having a blast at last year’s 24th Reunion bonding with classmates over lū‘au prep the member of the Class of 1993 returned to campus during his 25th Reunion this summer laughing over old stories shared together and learning new ones forged since graduation.” The class raised over $430,000 in gifts that support Punahou’s students Arita is humbled to play a role in supporting the School High Fund was an opportunity to provide aid to other students starting at Punahou around the same grade level that I entered offered a nice moment to commemorate the fund.” beautifully designed and comes with everything you need to engage your visitors and increase conversions Seiko continues with this theme and presents the new Presage Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition SPB171 this time with a very elegant white and blue colour scheme – so-called Suigetsu What is Arita Porcelain and why has Seiko chosen to use it Following the 2019 editions, for instance, the SPB093 we went hands-on with here Seiko enlarges its Arita Porcelain themed collection with a new model in slightly different colours than the previous versions The 2019 edition had a white porcelain dial with black indexes/tracks/hands and a red accent at 12 o’clock The 2020 reference SPB171 takes the best of its predecessor and adds (at least to me) an even more elegant white-and-blue colour scheme The design of the new Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition SPB171 is inspired by the Japanese tradition of Suigetsu which celebrates the beauty of the Moon when it is reflected in water has been decorated with blue hands and markers perfectly contrasting with the milky-white and delicate background Also new to this model is a railroad minute track The Arita porcelain dials are produced by master craftsman Hiroyuki Hashiguchi and his colleagues at an experienced manufacturer in Arita that has been making porcelain since 1830 To give the dials the strength required for a watch the craftsmen use a type of Arita porcelain specially formulated to be harder and more durable than traditional porcelain A very precise casting mould is used to achieve the difficult task of giving each dial the precise dimensions required to fit inside a wristwatch While in traditional Arita porcelain a special glaze is applied to create its distinctive subtle blue sheen transparent glaze is used for the dial of this new watch to reveal the natural whiteness of the porcelain material This creates a sharp contrast with the blue hands the specifications are the same as most Presage watches with a stainless steel case measuring 40.6mm in diameter with brushed and polished surfaces The watch is powered by the automatic calibre 6R27 with a 4Hz frequency and a 45h power reserve It displays the time (H-M-S) as well as the date at 6 o’clock and a power reserve indication at 9 o’clock The movement is visible through the caseback and the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal The new Seiko Presage Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition SPB171 is a limited edition of 2,000, available worldwide from Seiko Boutiques and selected Seiko retail partners, as of June 2020. It will be priced at EUR 2,100. More details at www.seikowatches.com When I see a Seiko so beautiful and at that price I can’t help wonder how much our swiss and german friends are overcharging us because we’re foolish passionate watch lovers Even if you don’t recognize the name of artist Mitsuhiro Arita you’ve almost certainly seen his work He’s been illustrating Pokémon Trading Card Game cards for more than 20 years—ever since the very first cards were introduced in Japan in 1996 His art can be seen on more than 500 cards including some of the most memorable cards in the history of the game Arita’s legacy and impact on the Pokémon TCG—and on the world of Pokémon in general—is profound We recently had a chance to sit down with Mr Though he typically works out of his home studio he was kind enough to meet with us at the offices of Creatures Inc. the company responsible for development of the Pokémon TCG Like other artists who illustrate cards for the Pokémon TCG Arita is not a full-time employee of Creatures allowing him the freedom to work on many other projects as well Arita says Pokémon has been the main focus of his artistic career but he would never have guessed that would be the case when he began it took about a year for Pokémon to really take off after it debuted Arita essentially had no idea that Pokémon would be the global phenomenon it is now “When I first began working on the Pokémon Trading Card Game I had no expectations I’d be working on it over 20 years later,” he says Asked if he would he have charged a little more for his work had he known Arita came to the interview carrying an incredible testimonial to his experience with Pokémon: a thick binder containing every card he’s ever worked on and I really like all of them,” he says Flipping through it is like watching a history of the Pokémon TCG Arita’s long-lasting influence really hits home when the original Charizard and Pikachu from Pokémon TCG: Base Set appear in the first page of the binder “I always thought that I’d probably never be able to draw cards that people liked as much as those two,” he says “But I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback on a recent Mewtwo so maybe there’s a chance!” He assures us that he doesn’t feel increased pressure when receiving assignments to draw these more famous Pokémon A lot has changed in the 20 years since Mr Arita began illustrating cards for the Pokémon TCG He describes what it was like when he began—before the Pokémon TCG even launched the first Pokémon video games came out on the Game Boy in monochrome with a really rudimentary pixel art,” he says pretty much all I had as reference were those sprites—the pixel art of the Pokémon.” It’s safe to say that by creating his own artistic vision of these simple graphics Arita contributed to how some Pokémon are portrayed today To make sure his artwork continues to resonate with Pokémon fans Arita spends a decent amount of time playing the video games and watching the animated series He admits that his busy schedule doesn’t always afford him time to finish every game he doesn’t play the Pokémon TCG as much as he would like “I don’t really have any friends near where I live so I don’t have a lot of chances,” he explains when Creatures was a much smaller company and we were still just making the game a lot of the time we would order a pizza after our meeting and play.” To keep current with the look and feel of the Pokémon TCG Arita studies and practices drawing Pokémon on an ongoing basis He recognizes that one of his strengths is focusing on his own art style and not spending too much time seeing what other artists are doing “The Pokémon Trading Card Game has always been consistent in that their reason to have all these illustrators is to have a wide variety of styles and to use the individual personalities of these artists,” he says Arita’s artwork creation process for the Pokémon TCG has also remained consistent over the years He begins with a hand-sketched rough draft to set the scene creating a few versions for Creatures to choose from he moves to a black-and-white line art version and then to a full-color version that’s closer to the final product “Each of those three steps has its own check and approval process which takes a decent amount of time,” he says it takes about seven weeks just to create one piece of card art Because he’s gained such strong knowledge of the brand over the years Arita has a lot of liberty to illustrate Pokémon as he sees fit Creatures helps determine the setting and tone of the artwork The work begins with a request for art for a particular card as well as a little bit of information about what the studio wants to see in his illustration maybe they want a spot in the Alola region and will maybe provide information about that place,” Mr sometimes Creatures will have a specific pose or attack in mind that they want me to do.” Arita takes care to give every illustration its own individuality: “One thing I always try to focus on in my illustrations is to think about what that Pokémon is and to not think about what I’ve done with other Pokémon,” he says This can be somewhat challenging for certain Pokémon Pulling a Foongus from the large binder of his cards Arita says that sometimes he has to work a little harder “This kind of Pokémon is really hard to pose I tried to use my creativity to have it leaning against a tree to convey a softness of what the Pokémon is really like,” he explains One thing he strives for with his Pokémon illustrations is give them a more realistic look “I’ve always tried to observe reality and nature and try to reflect that when portraying the Pokémon as if they could be realistic creatures,” he says A big part of this look is to also have a background that reflects realistic nature as much as possible Arita is aware of how Pokémon have changed over the years While looking at his first drawing of Pikachu from Base Set we commented that the famous Pokémon used to be much more rotund “Pikachu’s proportions kind of changed a bit It would be difficult to show it moving around with those original proportions,” he explains “But even when I’m drawing Pikachu to this day—if it’s not an action shot I’ll kind of stick to the older design where it doesn’t have much of a neck I’ll draw it in a more modern style.” A better understanding of trading cards as a medium has changed his style He notes that older card illustrations were less detailed in the past “You can actually see this in other card games as well like when you look at the older Magic: The Gathering expansions but there wasn’t a lot going on in the scenes,” he says but it’s just that it’s super detailed I think a lot of fans appreciate the old style.” He attributes some of this change to improvements in technology—newer computers let artists add more detail than ever before But when an image is shrunk to fit on a card “Sometimes I’ll even go back to my older simpler designs and try to take learnings from those to keep that impact important,” Mr the emergence of full-art cards has allowed Mr Arita and his fellow artists to add a little more detail than usual Showing us a collection of recent rare Ultra cards he worked on he explains that he was going for a specific look with them we all try to creatively do this to make it feel like the art is even bigger than it actually is So we spend time thinking about what will go out of the frame,” he says we think about which parts are going to sparkle and shine.” He notes that this runs contrary to what he was just saying about simpler cards having more impact but it’s the larger and more complex art that gives him the freedom to try new things As Pokémon have changed in subtle ways Advancements in computer technology have certainly aided his process allowing him to work faster and on larger projects He has always used a computer to color his illustrations digitally but artwork larger than a card image was difficult “The power of computers was so weak then that if I had a big poster-sized illustration I had to break it up into sections and color it while keeping in mind the other sections So it was really a big pain to use computers back then The improvements in technology have made it a lot easier,” he says Arita explains that it’s far easier to get the proportions right when working with a 2-D image than when working in 3-D where you have to care about proportions and everything It’s easy to draw hair standing up in 2-D “I always try to do my best and leave the judgment and evaluation of the art to the future.” After 500 cards and more than 20 years of adding his creative vision to the Pokémon TCG Arita can feel comfortable with his dynamic contributions to the Pokémon universe We look forward to seeing his artistic creations in future expansions of the Pokémon TCG You have successfully signed up for Pokémon emails Unsubscribe at any time using the link in your email's footer We can't sign you up for emails right now You've been awarded 0 Token(s) for 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To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Saga Prefecture’s Arita is the birthplace of Japan’s porcelain tradition a potter from Korea who’s still considered The God of Pottery Japan’s unique aesthetic sense lended itself well to a rich ceramic culture producing famous potteryware such as Imari-ware (or Arita-ware) which is renowned for its beauty and distinction around the world Craftsmen glaze following the strict standards that produce Riso Porcelain grade pottery http://www.risogama.jp/about_riso_english.html focuses on merging tradition with innovation acquired Yi Sam-pyoeng’s former home for Riso Porcelain Terauchi is pioneering the future of Arita-ware with innovative designs One example is a plate he collaborated with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic logo designer The piece brings Asao’s rich geometric designs together with Terauchi’s sublime craftsmanship it’s hard not to appreciate this piece of art The tension between the two artists’ work makes this a dignified piece that’s sophisticated enough for Japanese cuisine The plate made in collaboration with the Tokyo 2020 Olympics logo designer Terauchi expresses an interesting perspective bowls have had a place on the table as decorations holding potted plants These were so small that they could fit in the palm of one’s hand they were used to garnish the table in much the same way a candle does’ He has made several of these palm-sized pots using Arita-ware techniques Terauchi feels strongly that innovation demands understanding and applying past traditions A modern style that adds a decorative touch succulents The Infinite Depths of Mingei According to Naoto Fukasawa Terry Ellis and Keiko Kitamura: Redefining the Spirit of Contemporary Mingei Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos The series 'Hysteric Ten' by photographer Sawatari Hajime revisits one of the most sulphurous relationships in Japanese art Nagisa Oshima made Sada Abe the heroine of his film defying the codes of 'pinku eiga' that make men the focus of attention This rice soup seasoned with miso is served by a monk to Ashitaka one of the heroes in Hayao Miyazaki's film we interviewed its founder and chief representative Metrics details Menthol is thought to stimulate lacrimation via activation of cold-sensitive primary afferent neurons in the cornea We evaluated a warm compress containing menthol as a potential treatment for dry eye by examining its effects on the tear film in healthy subjects (n = 20) and dry eye patients (n = 35) Disposable eyelid-warming steamers that either did (MH) or did not (HO) contain menthol were applied to one eye of each subject either once only for 10 min or repeatedly over 2 weeks Single application of MH significantly increased tear meniscus volume (P = 8.6 × 10−5 P = 1.3 × 10−5) and tear film breakup time (P = 0.006 P = 0.002) as well as improved meibum condition in healthy subjects and dry eye patients Repeated application of MH significantly increased tear meniscus volume (P = 0.004 P = 1.7 × 10−4) and tear film breakup time (P = 0.037 P = 0.010) in healthy subjects and dry eye patients Repeated application of MH thus induced persistent increases in tear fluid volume and tear film stability in dry eye patients suggesting that repeated use of a warm compress containing menthol is a potential novel treatment for dry eye disease The possible effects of menthol on tear volume and tear film stability in humans have remained unknown The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of a disposable eyelid-warming steamer containing menthol (MH) on tear film function and the ocular surface in individuals with dry eye We first examined the effects of a single application of MH and of a similar device without menthol (HO) in healthy subjects and dry eye patients We then examined the effects of repeated warming with the two devices over a period of 2 weeks there were no reports of persistent complications as a result of the procedures Note that only MH increased tear volume not only in normal subjects but also in dry eye patients We have here shown that single application of a disposable eyelid-warming device containing menthol (MH) increased TMV and prolonged tear film BUT in both dry eye patients and healthy subjects whereas single application of a similar device without menthol (HO) had no such effects induced persistent increases in TMV and BUT in dry eye patients as well as normal subjects Our results thus indicate that single or repeated application of MH improved the condition of the tear film in both the normal and diseased state suggesting that MH application is a potential novel treatment option for dry eye suggesting that warming might be expected to have a negative effect on the production of tear fluid We have found that the application of eyedrops containing menthol or of chilled saline eyedrops did not increase TMV in healthy subjects (unpublished data) together with our present finding that only MH increased TMV in healthy subjects and dry eye patients thus suggest that warming may be necessary for menthol to be able to increase tear fluid volume and that the regulation of TMV by menthol and temperature appears to be complex Repeated application of MH induced stable increases in both TMV and BUT in both normal subjects and dry eye patients Given that tear film parameters were evaluated at least 8 h after the final application of MH our results suggest that repeated MH use might give rise to a persistent stimulation of tear fluid production by lacrimal glands The mechanisms of such persistent effects warrant further investigation especially given that repeated application of menthol might be expected to result in desensitization of the TRPM8 response the application of MH did not directly expose the ocular surface to menthol and thus might be considered equivalent to low-dose ointment application Our results thus suggest that repeated application of MH ameliorated dry eye symptoms We would like to emphasize that repeated use of MH over a period of 2 weeks improved TMV and BUT in dry eye patients without the need for administration of any eyedrops or medication These results indicate that MH application is a potential alternative to eyedrops as a treatment for dry eye patients Long-term treatment with eyedrops can result in the development of corneal epithelial disorders (toxic keratopathy) and otherwise adversely affect quality of life dry eye patients with additional ocular diseases such as glaucoma may need to administer multiple types of eyedrops with the application of those for relief of dry eye symptoms possibly leading to dilution of the drugs contained in the others Repeated application of MH is thus a candidate novel treatment for individuals with dry eye—including both ADDE and EDE—that would avoid the adverse effects of eyedrop administration The efficacy of MH for treatment of dry eye thus warrants further evaluation in a multicenter study with a larger number of patients Exclusion criteria for all participants included ocular allergies and a history of eye surgery The healthy subjects had no ocular conditions other than cataract or refractive error Data were obtained from the left eye of each subject unless this eye did not meet the enrollment criteria in which case data were obtained from the right eye One of the 36 patients with dry eye did not undergo single or repeat device application with the result that the number of such subjects (eyes) was 35 for each protocol The effects of two types of disposable eyelid-warming steamer (DELW)18 that either contained menthol (MH) (Hogushite-Shaki; Kao Japan) or did not (HO) (Jo-ki de Hot Eye Mask Kao) were first evaluated after a single application for 10 min The two devices were tested on different days with an interval of at least 7 days between each test The effects of repeated application of MH or HO were then determined after their use for 10 min twice a day for 2 weeks DELW is an eye mask–shaped device that contains iron powder and water and which provides moist heat through the chemical reaction of iron and atmospheric oxygen when its package is opened Menthol is volatilized from MH with heat and steam with the amount of volatilized menthol being ~0.02 mg over 10 min Japan) was inserted over the lower lid margin (midway between the middle and outer thirds) for 5 min without topical anesthesia with subjects being asked to close their eyes during the measurement Room temperature (25.3° ± 1.2 °C) and humidity (41.2 ± 6.3%) were maintained relatively constant for all examinations all of the examinations described above were performed both before (at least 1 day) the initial device application as well as during the daytime at least 8 h (but <16 h) after the final application (in order to avoid immediate effects of warming) Changes in TMV and BUT between before and after device application were analyzed 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