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Tokyo; CEO: Hiroyuki Sugimoto; NASDAQ: “SYT”) has launched THE POOL VILLA as part of its SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA brand introduced last year THE POOL VILLA sold out quickly on June 28 and is now accepting reservations for general public accommodations About SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA “THE POOL VILLA”THE POOL VILLA is the second project of SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA launched last year as SYLA’s own brand hotel This condominium adopts a business model where owners can generate revenue by renting out the property when not in use as a vacation home It sold out within a few days of sales commencement SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA “THE POOL VILLA” is a luxury condominium that offers an attractive space for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life It provides a blissful stay that rejuvenates both body and mind The villa features a private pool and a wooden deck with a barbecue grill allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in a resort atmosphere Ideal for celebrating anniversaries or special weekends this condominium satisfies the hearts of its guests With a white exterior that harmonizes with the sunlight and the sparkling blue ocean the villa offers breathtaking views of the sky and sea from the rooms Enjoy a luxurious time in this special accommodation while feeling the history and beauty of Hayama Ocean View from the Second Floor Living Room―Enjoy Breathtaking Panorama of the Hayama sea Indulge in Exceptional Moments with Barbecue and a Swimming Pool SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA “THE POOL VILLA” OverviewName: SYLA HOTEL ZUSHI-HAYAMA “THE POOL VILLA”Location: 5610-3 and 4 By car: 60 – 70 minutes from Tokyo via Metropolitan Expressway 20 minutes from Zushi I.C.By train: Approx 20 minutes by bus from Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka Line Site area: 220.16 m2Total floor area: 151.53 m2 Structure: Wooden, 2 storiesAccommodation capacity: 6 personsParking: 2 carsSales status: Sold outWebsite: https://syla.jp/condo/hayama-poolvilla *Please check the “Reservations” section on the website for accommodation details SYLA Technologies Company ContactTakeshi FuchiwakiDirector, Chief Growth Officerirpr@syla.jp AD Apr 12 (Sat) 2025-Jun 29 (Sun) 2025 54 days left Leave a rating/comment#Painting#InstallationBack to ArticlesSHARE Today's print edition Home Delivery an imperial villa and a view of Mount Fuji across the bay calmer alternative to the hustle and bustle of nearby Tokyo But for all its picturesque qualities on land Hayama’s coastal seas — like many across Japan — are in trouble “I have witnessed the rapid decline of seaweed species like arame and kajime since around 2016,” recounts Hayama Eelgrass Council member Katsunori Yamaki said they could no longer catch the abalone turban shells and fish that had lived in the seaweed beds.”googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); the Hayama Eelgrass Council began planting eelgrass in the town’s coastal seas before adding seaweed and marine mollusc species to their activities over time their restoration work has gained added impetus as a “blue carbon ecosystem.” Coined by the United Nations Environment Programme in 2009 “blue carbon” refers to the carbon dioxide sequestered and stored by coastal habitats such as mangroves and seagrass beds These highly efficient ecosystems occupy just 0.5% of the seafloor but contribute over 50% of oceans’ carbon burial sequestering even more carbon by area than rainforests scientists estimate roughly 50% of Earth’s blue carbon ecosystems have been lost in a decline that has yet to be reversed where experts believe 20% to 36% of seagrass and seaweed ecosystems were lost between 1978 and 1992 due to human activities While the deterioration of Japan’s coastal ecology has long concerned scientists the government’s 2020 declaration that Japan would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 boosted interest in conserving and restoring these habitats Japan became the first country to include carbon sequestered by seaweed — an understudied type of blue carbon ecosystem — in its national emissions inventory submitted to the U.N Blue carbon ecosystems reportedly sequestered 0.03% of Japan’s annual emissions in the year through March 2023 Experts say blue carbon projects — especially seaweed aquaculture — will need to be seriously expanded for blue carbon to contribute to Japan’s net zero goal Verifying the amount of carbon sequestered and stored by seaweed also presents a challenge although Japanese scientists remain undeterred as overstating a project’s carbon benefits risks public backlash a pitfall that has plagued corporate-sponsored forest conservation projects over the years blue carbon proponents emphasize that the full value of these ecosystems goes beyond the storage of carbon dioxide The government has been keen on blue carbon for over a decade Its 2013 basic plan on ocean policy promoted research into it and the updated 2018 plan called for the implementation of blue carbon initiatives a cross-ministry Blue Carbon Liaison Council was established to coordinate government efforts to utilize blue carbon One way to incentivize such projects is through carbon offsets: tradable certificates that show how much carbon dioxide is sequestered or emissions are avoided by a given initiative Aiming to use carbon credits to financially support coastal restoration projects in Japan a member of the land ministry’s Port and Airport Research Institute founded the Japan Blue Economy Association (JBE) in July 2020 — mere months before then-Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared Japan would achieve net zero emissions by 2050 “I thought I could take three or so years to gradually develop a carbon credit system .. but suddenly the government requested that I test it out as soon as possible,” Kuwae says Although JBE’s budget doesn’t come from the government and it currently certifies blue carbon credits for 29 projects across Japan Kuwae said he receives roughly 400 inquiries from companies and 100 from municipalities regarding credits per year To measure the amount of sequestered carbon applicants hoping to receive credits — which are certified on an annual basis — multiply the area restored through the project by how much carbon dioxide the ecosystem can absorb per unit of area An independent panel of experts evaluates each application also considering whether the project is sustainable long-term The Hayama Eelgrass Council is one example of an existing restoration initiative that has The application process was fairly straightforward thanks to years of data on seagrass and seaweed beds the organization had compiled “We are now using (the credits) to sustain our local conservation activities,” he explains The council invites local children and companies that purchase the credits on “blue carbon tours” to better understand the state of the ecosystem it will also create economic benefits — a blue economy — for the area,” Yamaki adds JBE’s carbon credits have found eager buyers and the amount of carbon credits is small too but they still sell for a high price because many people want to support this kind of local project,” Kuwae says noting that local companies are often the ones buying the credits “They feel there’s a value (in the projects) beyond just the value of the carbon.” Blue carbon ecosystems also produce various “co-benefits” such as supporting fisheries protecting coastlines and providing cultural value a professor at Tulane University in New Orleans who studies blue carbon “Carbon can be seen as an umbrella to help conserve all of these other benefits to coastal communities,” he adds While there is serious interest in blue carbon in Japan and around the world gathering data on the specific movement and volume of sequestered carbon isn’t always straightforward which account for many of the JBE-certified projects which grow in sand or sediment where their sequestered carbon is stored seaweed — including species like konbu and wakame commonly eaten in Japan — attach themselves to hard Carbon sequestered through their photosynthesis is stored off-site “Proving that link is much harder,” Friess says the international scientific community has often excluded seaweed from the various types of blue carbon ecosystems studying these unknown areas is the most exciting part,” he says Based on data he and other researchers have collected JBE provides applicants with coefficients to calculate carbon sequestered by various kinds of seaweed and accumulated in the seabed so that applicants don’t need to prove the link themselves the government used a “model on estimating long-term carbon sequestration (over 100 years) through .. macroalgal (seaweed) beds” in its 2024 greenhouse gas inventory “Someone had to take a risk” and be the first to bring seaweed into the blue carbon fold the challenges to blue carbon don’t end there high implementation and monitoring costs are a major factor limiting the number of blue carbon projects although coastal ecosystems can be quite resilient they are still often “on the front lines” of climate change impacts such as sea level rise Warming seas are thought to be one cause of marine desertification — “isoyake” in Japanese — a common problem along Japan’s coasts Another challenge is avoiding accusations of greenwashing: misleading statements intended to make a product or practice seem more environmentally friendly than it really is Friess and colleagues noted that “selling credits to organisations without credible plans for emissions reductions .. (is) a political risk that could undermine public support for blue carbon more generally.” Forest carbon credits offer a cautionary tale Although forest credits have enjoyed widespread popularity among corporate buyers looking to offset their carbon dioxide emissions critics argue that the benefits of such credits are often exaggerated Scientists warn that offsets should never be used as a substitute for cutting emissions Although Japan’s blue carbon projects aren’t generating significant offsets corporations with heavy carbon footprints do participate in JBE’s credit program either as project co-implementers or credit buyers although positioning itself as a global leader on blue carbon has been criticized by both domestic and international climate advocates for a decarbonization strategy they say is unfeasible given blue carbon projects’ currently limited scale “we can be cautiously optimistic” that such initiatives won’t simply be used to obscure emissions on paper “Blue carbon is seen as a boutique carbon: You have relatively low supply but relatively high quality and lots of co-benefits,” he says “People who are willing to spend the money to invest in blue carbon .. often have other conservation motives” than simply offsetting their own emissions Kuwae too is well aware of greenwashing concerns “We can’t certify projects that aren’t successful,” he emphasizes We certainly won’t award credits to projects based on future projections.” In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. 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Leave a rating/comment#Installation#Drawing#StartingInDec2024RecommendedExhibitsBack to ArticlesSHARE Volume 10 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1151361 This article is part of the Research TopicWildlife Health Consequences from Environmental PollutionView all 5 articles Wild Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) were exposed to radiation after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in 2011 To clarify the biological effects of radiation exposure on their fetal growth pregnant monkeys and their fetuses were analyzed These animals were collected between 2008 and 2020 (before and after the accident in 2011) living in Fukushima City approximately 70 km from the nuclear power plant Multiple regression analyses were conducted with fetal body weight (FBW) and fetal head circumference (FHS) as objective variables and maternal and fetal factors as explanatory variables The maternal factors were relative exposure dose rate (REDR) The fetal factors were crown ramp length (CRL) and sex Multiple regression analyses showed that FBR and FHS growth were positively associated with CRL Since the relative growth of FBR and FHS to CRL decreased with increasing REDR radiation exposure due to the nuclear accident may have contributed to the delayed fetal growth observed in Japanese monkeys Soil contamination levels by radiocesium concentrations (Bq/m2) and the distribution of monkey troops (irregular enclosed blue outlines) in Fukushima City This map was generated according to the soil contamination map created by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (converted to values for July 2 this previous study did not account for the fetal radiation exposure dose-rate In cows, the accumulation of radioactive materials is higher in the fetus than in the mother (6) the accumulation of radioactive materials in the fetus is unknown it is difficult to estimate the exact exposure dose-rate the internal dose rate in the mother was adopted as an indicator of the relative dose rate to the fetus In some primates, including humans, fetus growth is known to be affected by maternal age, parity, body size and nutritional status, and the sex of the fetus (7–10) The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence the growth of fetal body weight (FBW) and fetal head size (FHS) relative to CRL age and the relative exposure dose-rate) and the fetal factors (CRL and sex) were evaluated by multiple regression analysis Because monkeys are taxonomically close to humans this study may be useful for research on the health effects of radiation exposure on humans The sample size of monkey mothers and fetuses was 32 before and 54 after the accident Multiparous individuals had elongated teats on one or both sides During the necropsy after the FDNPP accident 500–1,000 g of muscle tissue from the hind limb of each mother was collected; this tissue type was used because organs weighing 500 g or more were required to measure the radiocesium concentration The muscle tissue was stored at −30°C until it was used for radioactivity measurements After the fetuses were removed from the uterus during the necropsy, FBW was measured in grams, and CRL (i.e., the length of the fetus from the top of its head to bottom of torso) was measured in millimeters. CRL is a common somatometric measure for age assessment in physical and neurological examinations (15) Fetuses were preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin FHS was defined as the product of the biparietal diameter and occipital frontal diameter The biparietal diameter is a basic biometric parameter used to assess fetal size and is the maximum width of the head The occipital frontal diameter was measured as the maximum length between the forehead and occipital region All specimens were measured by the same person in millimeters Specimens with a CRL greater than 80 mm (fetal age of about 3 months or greater) were included in the analysis the cranium is ossified and there is less error in the external measurements fetuses conceived in 2010 were included in the pre-accident group in this study The muscle radiocesium concentration was measured in mothers that were pregnant after the accident The concentration of radioactive cesium in the muscle tissue before the accident was treated as 0 Bq/kg (muscle samples were not collected for this group) The radioactivity of radiocesium in the muscle samples was analyzed using a germanium semiconductor spectrometer (GC2020-7500SL-2002 CSL; Canberra CT) and a NaI (T1) scintillation detector (AT1320A; Atometex Data were corrected to the background radiation dose in the measurement environment as-needed 134Cs was detected using 604.70 and 795.85 keV gamma-rays whereas 137Cs was detected using 661.6 keV gamma-rays The radioactivity of radiocesium was adjusted to the value on the day of capture based on its physical half-life The limit of detection was 10 Bq/kg The muscle radiocesium concentration was calculated as the combined concentration of 134Cs and 137Cs per kilogram of fresh muscle The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to test the normality of continuous variables Wilcoxon single rank test was performed to compare medians for mother monkey body weight body weight and head size by pre- and post-accident Multiple non-parametric linear regressions were performed with dependent variables (FBW and FHS) and explanatory variables Two-sided tests were used with a 5% significance level Descriptive statistics for Japanese monkey mothers and fetuses in Fukushima are shown in Table 1 with median (range) for mother monkey body weight (g) body weight (g) and head size (mm2) by pre- and post-accident with value of ps The growth of FBW and FHS relative to CRL tended to be delayed after the accident. Associations between FBW and CRL in pre- and post-accident groups are described in Figure 2, and associations between FHS and CRL in pre- and post-accident groups are described in Figure 3 Relationship between CRL (mm) and FBW (g) in fetal Japanese monkeys before and after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident Blue circles indicate fetal monkeys before the accident; red circles indicate fetal monkeys after the accident Relationship between CRL (mm) and FHS (mm2) in fetal Japanese monkeys before and after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident Table 2 shows the results of multiple non-parametric linear regression analyses of fetal body weight and head size of Japanese monkeys collected in Fukushima from 2008 to 2020 as dependent variables and associated factors as independent variables including age relative exposure dose-rate (μGy/day) Both fetal body weight and fetal head size were positively associated with CRL (p < 0.001) and mother body length (FBW: p < 0.02; FHS: p < 0.05) and negatively associated with relative exposure dose-rate (FBW: p < 0.01; FHS: p < 0.05) No significant relationships were found with fetal growth parameters and other factors the relationship between fetal growth (FBW and FHS) and various factors was analyzed in wild Japanese monkeys exposed to radiation during the FDNPP accident The only factor that was negatively associated with relative growth parameters (both FBW and FHS) was REDR This is the first study to clarify the influence of radiation to delayed fetal growth in wild animals. Based on our results, the relative growth of fetuses is expected to return to the pre-exposure state if radiation exposure is reduced in the future. However, the radioactive cesium concentration in the muscle tissues in this population decreased year by year after the accident until 2015, with no additional decrease after 2016 (22) it is not possible to predict when the growth rate will return to pre-accident levels Scherb and Hayashi (23) analyzed prefecture-specific spatiotemporal trends in the frequency of low birth weight in Japan using annual counts for 26.158 million live births from 1995 to 2018 provided by the Japanese Ministry of Health A logistic regression of low birth weight proportions against the additional dose-rate after accidents adjusted for prefecture-specific spatiotemporal base-line trends yielded an odds ratio per μSv/h of 1.098 (95% confidence interval These results are not directly comparable to ours The contribution of the muscle radiocesium concentration to the estimation of REDR may offset the effect of BL Maternal age, parity, and fetal sex were not significantly related to fetal growth. On the other hand, it has been reported that these factors are associated with increased birth weight in humans and captive macaques (7, 9). These factors have also been associated with fetal growth retardation (25). Hopper et al. (8) reported that maternal birth weight of rhesus monkeys did not correlate with infant birth weight and increased parity of the mother was associated with higher birth weight of the infant In this study, it is possible that the exact age of the mothers and their history of parity were unknown, and thus a clear causal relationship with fetal growth could not be determined. Although there have been several reports of maternal pre-pregnancy weight and weight gain during pregnancy affecting birth weight (24, 26) it was not possible to obtain these data in this study Jhonsenn et al. (10) used ultrasound to estimate fetal body weight from fetus measurements and examined the association between intrauterine growth of the fetus and maternal factors in humans They found that male fetuses were heavier than female fetuses at the same gestational week and that maternal height and age were associated with increased fetal weight This seasonal variation may weaken the relationship between FI or BW and fetal growth in Japanese monkeys This study evaluated maternal factors (weight and relative dose rate) and fetal factors (CRL and sex) by multiple regression analysis to identify factors associated with fetal body weight (FBW) and fetal head size (FHS) growth relative to CRL The results revealed that only REDR had a significant negative association with the relative growth of FBW and FHS REDR is a relative measure of convenience in this study the actual exposure dose should be higher than the REDR because it is probably the minimum exposure for the fetus The exact fetal exposure dose-rate needs to be clarified in future studies The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors Carcasses of animals were provided by Fukushima City with the permission of the governor of Fukushima Prefecture under the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Management Law The methods for capture and euthanasia were in accordance with the guidelines of the management plan by the Environmental Agency of Japanese government This research was approved by the Animal Research Committee in Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University (#2022S-1) All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version This research was funded by the Cooperative Research Program of The Primate Research Institute (Kyoto University) The Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (KAKENHI Grant nos This study was made possible by the cooperation of Fukushima City We would like to thank everyone involved in this study We would also like to express our gratitude to members of Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University for their assistance The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher Low blood cell counts in wild Japanese monkeys after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster Small head size and delayed body weight growth in wild Japanese monkey fetuses after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster Small head size after in-utero exposure to atomic radiation PubMed Abstract | Google Scholar Radiation-related brain damage and growth retardation among the prenatally exposed atomic bomb survivors Distribution of artificial radionuclides in abandoned cattle in the evacuation zone of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Factors influencing reproduction in captive-bred Cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) from Mauritius Effects of maternal and infant characteristics on birth weight and gestation length in a colony of Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) Google Scholar Effects of maternal factors on birth weight in Japan Longitudinal reference ranges for estimated fetal weight CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar 11. 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Available at: http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/biodiv/reddata.html Google Scholar Eruption of permanent teeth in Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Morphological changes of female reproductive organs of Japanese monkeys with reproductive conditions CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Age determination in monkey fetuses and neonates In: GC Ruppenthal and DJ Reese Google Scholar Pregnancy rate and conception date in a wild population of Japanese monkeys Some aspects related to conception of the Japanese monkey (Macaca fuscata) CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar First trimester maternal thyroid X-ray exposure and neonatal birth weight Radiological protection for diagnostic examination of pregnant women PubMed Abstract | CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Haematological analysis of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) in the area affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident A new version of the ERICA tool to facilitate impact assessments of radioactivity on wild plants and animals Time dependence of 137Cs contamination in wild Japanese monkeys after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident Spatiotemporal association of low birth weight with Cs-137 deposition at the prefecture level in Japan after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accidents: an analytical-ecologic epidemiological study Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR): epidemiology and etiology Google Scholar Intrauterine growth restriction: antenatal and postnatal aspects Associations of pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain with pregnancy outcomes in nulliparous women delivering single live babies Indices of body fat deposition in wild Japanese monkeys CrossRef Full Text | Google Scholar Kawamoto Y and Omi T (2023) Influence of radiation exposure to delayed fetal growth in wild Japanese monkeys after the Fukushima accident Received: 26 January 2023; Accepted: 13 April 2023; Published: 26 April 2023 Copyright © 2023 Hayama, Nakanishi, Tanaka, Konno, Kawamoto and Omi. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited in accordance with accepted academic practice distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms *Correspondence: Shin-ichi Hayama, aGF5YW1hQG52bHUuYWMuanA= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish Welcome back to Tokyo Weekender’s “Alternatives to…” series in which we provide alternative options for some of the tourist spots in Japan that have gained a reputation for drawing huge crowds a picturesque seaside town close to Tokyo that’s wonderful to visit but tends to get incredibly busy on the weekends Kamakura drew headlines last year, in fact, when it was revealed that it had more tourists per square meter than Kyoto and Nara nearly 800-year-old Daibutsu (giant Buddha statue) and a lot of sweet little backstreets that radiate Edo-period charm — and let’s not forget the beach and its abundant seafood The following resort towns give Kamakura a run for its money with their own extra special features as well The town of Ito in Shizuoka is so blissfully uncrowded that you’ll be shocked. With its adorable covered shotengai shopping streets and Tokaikan it can probably beat Kamakura in terms of retro vibes It also boasts one thing that Kamakura does not: lots of great onsen options A short walk away from the town center is the onsen area a bit higher than the town itself; it’s considered one of the top onsen villages in Japan There are also several well-known onsen hotels in the area a resort hotel that was built in the bubble era the bubble era was a period when the Japanese economy was booming phenomenally; anything typically “bubble-era style” abounds with opulence and oozes extravagance.) Even though it’s a little shabby nowadays Its hot spring bath is large enough to be a swimming pool and is adorned with statues and over-the-top touches like piping across the ceiling and a large chandelier Just down the road from Hatoya is Daitokan a medium-sized ryokan with public hot springs and three different private onsen Each private onsen provides a unique experience passing through a space that acted as a bomb shelter during World War Two The people of Ito are incredibly welcoming to tourists and we’ve spent many a night chatting with the locals a mix of lifelong residents and newer arrivals Access: One hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station The tiny town of Yugawara in Kanagawa Prefecture is known for its onsen its plum trees and its stunning views of Sagami Bay; it also has a range of hiking options nearby like the calming Ikemine Hiking Trail that even inexperienced hikers can climb with ease served in chess boards of unflavored and sesame-flavored tofu squares to yudofu — tofu heated in stock — get ready to marvel at the sheer amount of tofu varieties on offer head down to the 450-meter-long Yugawara Beach for some bathing and playing before retiring to the nearby hot springs Access: One hour and 45 minutes from Tokyo Station The adorable little town of Hayama is close to bustling hot spots like Zushi and Kamakura it attracts a range of live acts and DJs throughout the hot weather The locals are chill and friendly, there are plentiful bars and the beach is gorgeous. There’s also a shrine that leads onto the beach: Morito Shrine which was built over 850 years ago by the first shogun of the Kamakura period and is thought to have one of the best views in the region there is a range of cute shops and Japanese food including highly rated sushi and seafood bowls Access: About one hour and 30 minutes from Tokyo Station; transfer to bus at Zushi Station After falling on hard times in the 90s and early 00s the area has seen a revival spurred on by the locals There is a wide selection of exciting things to do and heading to Atami’s ever-popular beach offering an atmospheric slice of Japanese Showa life including traditional kissaten alongside kimono shops and stalls selling freshly steamed manju buns You’ll also encounter typical tourist shops selling novelty towels or other souvenirs while strolling down the arcade Continue past the arcade and into the more residential area to get a taste of chill Atami is very popular with Japanese residents so we advise visiting on a weekday and avoiding the holiday season Access: 50 minutes from Tokyo Station via shinkansen Please enable JavaScript to view this website Exhibition info Past News / Events Working in collaboration with ENJOYWORKS, ERI SUMITOMO ARCHITECTS designed a small wooden House in Hayama Japan in an area surrounded by rich greenery The minimalist facade clad in vertical wood boards disguises an intriguing interior that features a curved ‘curtain’ made of acrylic panels and hemlock grids that add a slight division between the public and private spaces The main floor incorporates a partial double-height ceiling with the curtain above that crosses the interior north to south with a tilt towards the ceiling Several windows were cut out of the curtain allowing connection to the floor below while still providing privacy with the translucent panels the panels appear white but at night light passes through making the entire house feel like a lantern Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen FiiO'S sub-brand Snowsky has launched the Retro Nano user-friendly vinyl flattening machine that restores warped records to their original shape using precision heat technology Full of natural materials and respect for modern Swedish design the STOCKHOLM 2025 collection from IKEA debuts 96 new pieces Zaha Hadid Architects transforms public transit at the KAFD Metro Station in Riyadh with futuristic architecture You’ll always hear it from Design Milk first Our passion is discovering and highlighting emerging talent and we’re energized by and for our community of like-minded design lovers — like you inviting openness while maintaining privacy and comfort for both owners and neighbors the huts echo ‘a village-like appearance that blends in with the scenery,‘ writes the practice.  all images © Shigeo Ogawa  Given the narrow lanes weaving through the town area Key Operation Inc. decided to break down the villa into five huts so as not to overwhelm adjoining houses Each volume hosts a specific program (dining area service area with parking lot and bathrooms warehouse) and spans a certain height to match its internal function Crowning every hut is a sloping roof adjusted at a unique angle to establish a relationship with the surrounding buildings While internal functions and roof configurations differ from one hut to the next, the architects still ensured visual unity across the exterior with wooden panels cladding all facades and the same gray color coating every rooftop galvanized louvers gently connect three of the scattered buildings within ‘Hayama Huts’ serving mainly as an expansive pergola that covers the southern deck of the dining wing the practice made room for gaps between each hut to create movement and ventilation corridors linking the poolside courtyard to the periphery of the project site one of the huts serving as a full living room area slanted ceilings and material richness adorn the interiors galvanized louvers used as filters for skylights night time view of the ‘Hayama Huts’ villa architecture: Key Operation Inc. structure: Delta SC construction: Double Box equipment: Comodo Plan landscape architecture: Yard Landscape Planning photography: Shigeo Ogawa  AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style ¥100 off /  Up to 3 people / Applicable to general public and students. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Leave a rating/comment#Painting#Installation#Exhibitions to see in 2024#StartingInJul2024RecommendedExhibits#Exhibitions to see during Summer Vacation#Exhibitions to see in Silver Week Back to ArticlesSHARE A new house in Hayama by architects Case-Real offers a new take on living in the Japanese seaside town While the client, a family of four, had been living in the area for some time, they jumped at the opportunity to buy the neighbouring plot to their current home in order to expand their footprint. With most residential plots in Japan being modest in size the norm is to build in two or three storeys to allow for the necessary square footage the client could afford to ask Case-Real's Koichi Futatsumata to design a single-story home to fulfil their needs – a move seen as something of a luxury in Japan As the family like to entertain, the kitchen takes centre stage within the minimalist architecture of the home's layout All of the house's other rooms are planned around it As everything is literally under the same gently sloping roof there is a seamless flow throughout the house; from the more private bedrooms and bathrooms on the west side to the double-height living area, and small en-suite guest room at the east of the building.  expanding to two floors through a mezzanine adds a nice touch of vertical design to the otherwise single-storey plan A single step leads down to a cosy carpeted lounge area with a custom-made sofa A simple steel staircase leads up to a small library area above the lounge Materials and colours are kept to a minimum throughout the home There are painted white walls and ceilings The grey Mortex kitchen counter is complemented by a feature wall of the same material at the back of the wood-burning stove Futatsumata’s own delicate wall sconces made by Japanese manufacturer Lighting Sou Inc provide soft ambient lighting throughout leaving the ceiling almost completely bare (except for one large pendant above the dining table) adding to the serene and spacious feel of the house The large sliding doors facing the kitchen open up to extend the dining area onto the partly covered deck running along the south side of the house – the perfect environment for lazy summer nights in the company of good friends escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox casereal.com Jensen has been calling Japan his home for almost two decades Since 2014 he has worked with Wallpaper* as the Japan Editor he consults numerous business in Japan and beyond and designs and build retail residential and moving (read: vans) interiors Metrics details To evaluate the biological effect of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster relative differences in the growth of wild Japanese monkeys (Macaca fuscata) were measured before and after the disaster of 2011 in Fukushima City which is approximately 70 km from the nuclear power plant by performing external measurements on fetuses collected from 2008 to 2016 Comparing the relative growth of 31 fetuses conceived prior to the disaster and 31 fetuses conceived after the disaster in terms of body weight and head size (product of the occipital frontal diameter and biparietal diameter) to crown-rump length ratio revealed that body weight growth rate and proportional head size were significantly lower in fetuses conceived after the disaster No significant difference was observed in nutritional indicators for the fetuses’ mothers radiation exposure could be one factor contributed to the observed growth delay in this study there is no research investigating long-term exposure to radiation on mammals that typically have long life-span to date This study is the first report to observe long-term biological effects of the pre- and post-NPP disaster on non-human primates in Fukushima The cesium concentration in monkeys’ muscle captured at locations with 100,000–300,000 Bq/m2 was 6000–25,000 Bq/kg in April 2011 and decreased over 3 months to approximately 1000 Bq/kg the concentration increased again to 2000–3000 Bq/kg in some animals during and after December 2011 before returning to 1000 Bq/kg in April 2012 These results suggested that the short-term exposure to some form of radioactive material resulted in hematological changes in Fukushima monkeys which reported that the brains of birds captured in the vicinity of the Chernobyl NPP weighted lower compared to those of birds captured elsewhere These Japanese monkeys were the first wild primate population exposed to radiation as result of nuclear disaster there was no other study either in Chernobyl or Fukushima that followed fetal development over time or compared fetal development before and after long-term radiation exposure in the same wild animal populations The objectives of this study were to compare changes in the fetal development of Japanese monkeys in Fukushima City before and after the NPP disaster to determine evidence of developmental delay in Japanese monkey fetuses we assumed that the muscle radiocesium concentrations in the Japanese monkeys in Fukushima City prior to the disaster were also below the detection limit Similarly, although the air dose in the area of Fukushima City inhabited by the Japanese monkeys was 1.1 to 1.2 µSv/h in April, 2011, it has decreased, reaching 0.10 to 0.13 µSv/h in May, 2016 (Table 2) it is estimated that monkeys in this area received accumulated air doses of at least 12 mSv over the five years since the NPP disaster Body weight (g) as a function of CRL (mm) in Japanese monkey fetuses pre- and post-NNP disaster (n = 62). The figure shows regressions between body weight and CRL in pre- and post-disaster groups. Blue triangles were pre-disaster monkey fetuses with the blue line representing the fitted values (n = 31); R2 = 0.86. Red circles were post-disaster monkey fetuses with the red line representing the fitted values (n = 31); R2 = 0.82. Head size (mm2) as a function of CRL (mm) in Japanese monkey fetuses pre- and post-NNP disaster (n = 62) The figure shows regressions between head size and CRL in pre- and post-disaster groups Blue triangles were pre-disaster monkey fetuses with the blue line representing the fitted values (n = 31); R2 = 0.85 Red circles were post-disaster monkey fetuses with the red line representing the fitted values (n = 31); R2 = 0.84 The body fat index for the mothers of these fetuses was not significantly different before and after the NPP disaster (Z = 1.213; P = 0.219) we assumed that all the mothers we examined that conceived babies after the NPP disaster were continuously exposed to radiation from at the time of the disaster in 2011 Growth retardation of the fetuses could be caused by the deterioration of the mothers’ nutritional status we did not observe any difference in the body fat index of mothers pre- and post-NPP disaster the growth retardation of the fetuses was unlikely to be associated with to the mothers’ nutritional status Other factors such as climate changes or food nutrient components might have affected the growth of fetuses The limitations of this study were that we were not able to obtain samples to look at histological change that might have contributed to the cause of delayed fatal growth and the sample size were relatively small because of the nature of the sampling collection It might have been ideal to compare monkeys from the evacuation order area to monkeys from the non-contaminated area of Fukushima; however there was no other area such besides the one in this study that performed systematic large-scale capturing aimed at seizing hundreds of monkeys there had been access limitations beyond the evacuation order area it is impossible to replicate an equivalent study elsewhere at this time they observed negative correlation between radiation dose and head size in fetuses exposed to 0.05 to 0.15 Gy and found that birthweight decreased by 37.6 g for every cGy of exposure Such medical exposure is believed to affect the mother’s gonads and endocrine glands rather than the fetus itself There is still uncertainly to determine whether the retarded growth we observed was a direct effect of the radiation exposure They did not observe any effect in newborns that had been exposed between fetal ages of 0 to 8 weeks and the highest rates of microcephaly and other brain damage occurred in newborns exposed between fetal ages of 8 to 15 weeks Given that the latter period was when the human brain undergoes rapid development damage due to radiation exposure during this period might cause severe effect on fetuses it was difficult to determine the causal relationship of exposure dosage and the effect on fetuses Brain weight decreased at exposure rates of 0.5 to 1.5 Gy and the number of neurons in the hypothalamus in the CA3 region decreased significantly We started to perform histological examination brain of fetuses and juvenile monkeys conceived after the NPP disaster to identify the regions of the brain that were developmentally retarded and the effect of retarded growth on post-natal development for further study Fetuses were collected from pregnant Japanese monkeys from 2008 to 2016 Carcasses were transported under refrigerated conditions to our laboratory and subjected to autopsy The body weight of each monkey was measured in grams 500–1000 g of muscle tissue was collected from the hind limbs to measure radiocesium content Skeletal muscle was used because organs weighing 500 g or more were required to measure radiocesium concentration The muscle tissue was stored frozen at −30 °C until it was used for radioactivity measurements Fetuses were preserved in 10% neutral buffered formalin solution The fetuses analyzed including specimens whose CRL was 90 mm or greater (fetal age of about 3 months or greater) and whose crania were ossified Fetal head size was defined as the product of the biparietal diameter and occipital frontal diameter The biparietal diameter was one of the basic biometric parameters used to assess fetal size The occipital frontal diameter should be measured on maximum length between forehead and occipital region All specimens were measured by the same person the fetuses collected in 2011 were almost fully developed at time of the NPP disaster the fetuses were divided into those conceived before 2011 (pre-disaster) and those conceived in 2011 or later (post-disaster) and compared The sample comprised 31 fetuses conceived pre- disaster and 31 fetuses conceived post-disaster the ratio of mesenteric fat weight to body weight was proportional to the percentage of body fat in Japanese monkeys The fat index was defined as mesenteric fat weight (g) divided by body weight (g) Muscle radiocesium concentration was measured in 31 mothers that had conceived after the disaster The radioactivity of radiocesium in the muscle samples was analyzed with a germanium semiconductor spectrometer (GC2020-7500SL-2002 CSL CT) and a NaI (T1) scintillation detector (AT1320A Data were corrected to a background radiation dose in the measurement environment on an as-needed basis 134Cs was detected using 604.70 and 795.85 keV gamma-rays whereas 137Cs was detected using 661.6 keV gamma-rays Muscle cesium concentration was calculated as the combined concentration of 134Cs and 137Cs per kilogram of fresh muscle Mean accumulated external exposure doses were estimated to multiply the average value of air doses in two monitoring site by the number of days between consecutive measurement dates All the monkeys who were undergoing fetal growth prior to the disaster were categorized in one “unexposed” group (pre-disaster) and those who underwent fetal growth after the disaster were classified as “exposed” (post-disaster) because there was no misclassification of this measure of exposure The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to check for normality of each variable The Student’s t-test was used to compare CRL and head size to see if there was any difference between pre- and post-disaster groups and the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test was used to compare body weight between groups Body weight growth rate was determined by using body weight divided by CRL and the proportional head size was determined by using head size divided by CRL The Student’s t-test was performed to compare the body weight growth rate and the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test was performed to compare the proportional head size between pre- and post-disaster groups Regression lines were generated describing the association of body weight and CRL Multiple linear regressions were performed with dependent variables (body weight and head size) and explanatory variables (CRL and pre/post disaster) with an interaction term (pre/post disaster*CRL) Models were fit for each regression and tested using likelihood ratio test with and without interaction two-sided hypothesis tests were used with a 5% significance level Significant differences in fat index were evaluated by the Wilcoxon rank-sum test Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University Guideline for fieled reserch for non-human primates. http://www.pri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/research/guide-e2008.html Accessed 28 January http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/biodiv/reddata.html Accessed 28 January Age determination in Macaque fetuses and neonates Fukushima Prefecture website. Available: Results of air dose rate monitoring survey by Fukushima Prefecture. https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/16025d/monitaring-mesh.html Accessed 20 January Download references The present study was made possible by the cooperation of Fukushima City The authors would like to express their thanks to all those involved in this study The study was supported by the following funding sources: Mr Cooperative Research Program of The Primate Research Institute and The Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation for Private Schools of Japan JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number 25517008 and 16K08087 Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University The authors declare that they have no competing interests Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-03866-8 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2024) Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022) Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science middle school painting contest to win a trip to Japan the experience sparked a deep interest in Japanese art I am certain that Japan has had a profound impact on my personal taste curatorial practice and my search for perfected minimalism It would be more than a decade before I would have another chance to travel to the destination of my dreams I wouldn’t let the next opportunity pass me by The experience of visiting Tokyo for the first time in 1998 is difficult to put into words and the extreme jet lag all overwhelmed me in the best possible way Even the most ordinary aspects of the city were exciting to me Imagine staring at a vending machine or electric toilet and thinking to yourself Or consider the strangeness of marveling at the way a familiar breakfast meal such as pancakes can take on a whole meaning when re-interpreted by a Japanese chef my wife and I visited the small coastal town of Hayama Hayama is her place of birth and where we’ve taken our three youngest children to see their grandparents nearly every year since they were born it’s about an hour-and-a-half hour drive from Hayama to Tokyo You can take long walks down winding streets shop in small boutiques and spend hours at nearby Isshiki Beach the Japanese Imperial Family has maintained a residence in Hayama—the seaside Hayama Imperial Villa Sign up to our newsletter for the latest arts and culture updates SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting National Marine Red Sea in Hurghada has transformed a former 50m fisheries vessel, Hayama, from a rusting hulk into a handsome 60m superyacht built for long-distance passage-making. Built in 1988 and originally registered in Panama, Hayama is a former Japanese fisheries inspection ship. She was bought for the refit project in Shimizu, Japan, before her flag and class were changed and she was delivered from Shimizu to Egypt by a professional crew. The Hurghadan yard then began completely gutting and rebuilding her as a luxury exploration vessel. The refit has added 10 metres to her length and brought her battered topsides up to a gleaming white finish that is sure to turn heads in any marina. The 60m boat now has new plumbing, engines, generators, toilets, tanks, valves and myriad other basic and luxury fittings. Among them is a sizeable open air swimming pool in the aft deck area. The pool can be covered in bad weather. A large gym studio with exercise machines and mirrored walls is another of the features that Hayama’s original fisheries protection crew wouldn't have had access to. 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It is through sharing the joy and beauty of Hayama’s porcelain stories which allows us to inspire generations to come The ‘Hayama’ bar cabinet by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina is set to be a Salone del Mobile 2023 highlight – see our full preview in May Wallpaper* Back in 2019, Patricia Urquiola designed the ‘Hayama’ sideboard for Cassina a traditional Japanese jacket worn over a kimono it made a bold addition to any living space Now there is a new member of the ‘Hayama’ family in the form of a bar cabinet ‘“Hayama” is a small city in Japan where I am currently working: Japanese culture is of great inspiration to me,’ says Urquiola ‘The oblique sides of the “Hayama” cabinet give a different perspective that communicates a very essential language Cassina has developed the ancient technique of lacquering to industrially produce this family offering a new finish that has a rippled effect.’ Anne Soward joined the Wallpaper* team as Production Editor back in 2005 fresh from a three-year stint working in Sydney at Vogue Entertaining & Travel She prepares all content for print to ensure every story adheres to Wallpaper’s superlative editorial standards When not dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s All This Guy Wanted to Do Was Show Hollywood How to Do Drifting Right. Before there was anything fast and furious, you were already part of the scene. Tell us how you got your start. Why did you leave the company you started? How did the Fast and the Furious job come about? As a technical adviser, what exactly did you do for Universal? Which pro drifters were used in the making of the film? Was any of their stunt driving digitally enhanced later? So it would be safe to assume that like the drifters used to perform the stunts, the cars also had to be authentic. After seeing the movie, are you happy with the way it came out? What was the craziest thing that happened on set? I don't know if I'm allowed to say but there's a rumor saying that some of action stars loved drifting so much that they stole a car on set and went on the back lot but the car never came back in the morning. But that's just a rumor (laughs). Interesting to see the Drift King, Keiichi Tsuchiya, playing a cameo (Fisherman #1). 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(For directions on how to get to Zushi, check out our guide here) catch the bus numbered “逗 12″ bound for Hayama at the terminal right outside 15 minutes later and you’ll be in paradise.  Morito Beach is a great destination for a stroll to get your steps in for the day expect to see makeshift beach huts and rental shops offering their wares to local beachgoers Despite comparisons to its sister beach in Zushi both places are worth going as they offer different views For those who prefer a quieter beach day experience Morito Beach is often a little less crowded.  This intimately sized shrine right next to the beach is a popular stop for locals and travelers alike Built in the 12th century by Kamakura’s first shogun it is said to treasure children and babies many visitors flock to pray for fertility and a safe birth One of Morito Daimyojin’s most well-known features is its red torii gate in the middle of the ocean Should you have the opportunity to see a sunset from Hayama Morito Daimyojin is undoubtedly one place you should visit for its panoramic view of Enoshima and Mount Fuji in the far distance.  Exploring while traveling can be tough work Thankfully the main street of Hayama is lined with an abundance of cafes This includes Soda Cafe which serves gluten-free and vegan baked goods from its small but welcoming space It’s ideal for an afternoon reprieve clean white tiles and al fresco dining for patrons who want to catch the sea breeze The menu features a variety of baked treats but don’t pass up their vegan chocolate banana cake or the blueberry soy cream cheese muffin as each are equally delightful Having recently celebrated six years since its opening Hidden inside Hayamakan Hotel is Masakichi a Japanese-style eatery specializing in seafood Teishoku sets here are as cheap as the fish is fresh no doubt due to the restaurant’s proximity to the ocean For as low as ¥1100 (pricing subject to menu updates) one can order a fresh shirasu (a type of whitebait) rice bowl complete with a steaming cup of chawanmushi (egg custard dish) A side dish of tempura is also highly recommended Hayama has several hotels as well as Airbnb-like options One place which caught our eye was The Bath and Bed Hayama A four-minute walk from the nearest bus stop this stylish abode has a warehouse feel to its exterior that is juxtaposed against an interior of warm colors and quaint wooden furniture It has interesting artwork and shelves of books all of which adds to the space’s cottage feel making it perfect for a morning stroll with a cup of coffee in hand.  In collaboration with Joseph Carini Carpets Ippodo Gallery presents Beauty of Life, various ceramic works by Japanese artist Hayama's ceramics are characterized by careful patterns Hayama uses nature as his main inspiration when creating his sphere shaped ceramics and finds it important to express universality in both design and technique Hayama further aids in the understanding of his work with supplemental literature explaining the hidden meanings in the patterns Yuki Hayama will be attending the opening reception of Beauty of Life Don't have an account? 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Sign In Please enter your email and we will send an email to reset your password Test it out; it only takes a single click to unsubscribe taking into consideration the importance of architecture preservation and the opportunity to redefine the historical value of the prairie style homes images by takumi ota for the hayama kachi hotel, KAMIYA ARCHITECTS created a contemporary design that respects the historical heritage of the structure while taking the chance to re-thing and re-define the historic architectural value while integrating a modern-day living situation the maiden room was one of the areas the architects could redesign thoroughly this backspace references traditional spa japanese routines the design approach preserved the fundamental elements of the preexisting architecture including the structural beams and existing openings ‘we intended to establish the connection between contemporary architecture and historic element and provide the timeless and playful experience for the visitors of the maiden room,’ comments KAMIYA ARCHITECTS ‘historic structural beams are turned into the feature of vertical space pre-existed interior will be preserved and exposed as the ceiling of this area.’ taking into consideration the natural habitat where the property is located the architects opened the outdoor terrace space to the scenery creating a continuation from the interior living area two stone block columns stand out as the main feature element of the terrace area where asymmetry and random stone block layouts renovate with rocky nature one of the signature design elements of the prairie style the design exudes a sense of warmth and nature while a fireplace maintains the outdoor temperature at the proper level providing the possibility for long time conversations despite the seasonal change design: KAMIYA ARCHITECTS area: 364 m² year: 2020 photography: takumi ota design team: KAMIYA ARCHITECTS equipment design: KAMIYA ARCHITECTS + toida design location: tokyo By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Next week, acclaimed Japanese artist Teiji Hayama will hold his first solo exhibition in London, entitled “FAME.” The new selection of 17 oil paintings on view at Unit London will examine “what it means to be famous in the age of digital celebrity.” Featuring the distorted portraits of recognizable stars “FAME” provides social commentary on how society views those who exist under the spotlight Hayama’s work features some of the most iconic cultural figures and stars from the “Golden Age” of Hollywood, such as David Bowie, Marilyn Monroe His disconcerting portrayals of celebrities provide a critique on the contemporary pursuit of fame in the digital age as well as a commentary on the manipulated images that drive over-consumption New York, NY - Ippodo Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of The Garden of Dreams: Porcelain Stories by Yuki Hayama the artist’s second solo exhibition at the gallery Hayama left school to pursue the porcelain tradition apprenticing with a local workshop before opening his own atelier at 24 Each of Hayama’s porcelain works is a multistage Hayama begins by selecting and researching the specific style that will become the basis for each piece.  Japanese porcelain artists have drawn inspiration from ceramics traditions around the world This interlinking heritage is evident in The Garden of Dreams which explores ceramics and design traditions from around the world and across time periods Hayama composes a narrative story that becomes the final catalyst and inspiration for the physical object Once the project’s literary stage is complete After an initial bisque firing in the kiln Hayama begins the painstaking process of etsuke Hayama outlines his painting relying on 128 memorized flower patterns Using five traditional hand-ground glazes made from natural materials Hayama meticulously layers the resulting pigments to create as many as 72 colors refiring his works up to 12 times to achieve the desired hues A beautiful example of Hayama’s meticulous process is through the centerpiece of this exhibition Goddess of The Blue Moon.This piece depicts an elegant queen with wave-like garments and ethereal features holding “eternal life” and running to the moon A movement of gilded leaves delicately dance around as she seems to gently prance across the surface of the plate delicate and a result of dedicated practice The Garden of Dreams explores ideas of creation never to be totally destroyed but serving as a bridge between the past and the people of the future.”  Home → Features → Culture → Culture & Society Venture just a couple of hours northwest of Tokyo and you’ll stumble upon a museum that’s unlike any other or the ‘Hall of Curious Rocks’ around 900 of these bear an uncanny resemblance to faces—both famous and familiar Among some of the celebrities housed at this Madame Tussaud’s for minerals are E.T. Humans tend to see patterns in things around us — it’s how our brain works and how we simplify and process the mind-boggling amount of visual data that’s available to use every day But in our relentless pursuit to make sense of the world we often perceive patterns—even when none exist Whether it’s a cloud shaped like a dragon or a toast that seems to feature an image of a saint, our minds are constantly seeking familiarity in the mundane. And faces? They’re among the most common patterns we discern. Psychologists call this phenomenon pareidolia and you’ve probably experienced it at some point the Chinsekikan invites you to celebrate this quirk encouraging you to embrace the wonder of imagination This one-of-a-kind museum was founded by Shozo Hayama who has collected strange-shaped Among the collection, you’ll find weird rocks resembling real and fictional celebrities you’ll encounter not just celebrity look-alikes but also stones that echo everyday emotions and expressions while others express surprise or contemplation stands testament to Shozo Hayama’s belief: that nature It’s not the most popular attraction in Japan but it’s a good place to spend some time admiring the human portraits drawn by mother nature; or is it our brain’s tendency to overinterpret things the Rock Face Museum (or the Hall of Curious Rocks) hosts over one thousand rocks Hayama wasn’t expecting that much when he started the museum the wave of publicity made the museum a tourist hotspot Visitors are welcome to come and name rocks many of the rocks have been christened by the visitors You can also donate your face-like rocks to the museum — just in case you need a new excuse to visit Japan some of the celebrity-lookalike rocks are more convincing than others Geologically speaking, the anthropomorphic features you see etched on the rocks are due to the weathering of certain minerals and imperfections. Weathering and cracking usually occur along a plane of weakness or a sedimentary layer Many of the rocks featured in this article And while some minerals, like quartz As for what compelled the founder of the museum to amass such a collection, it’s unclear whether Shozo Hayama had a more advanced pareidolia or simply thought it was a cool idea we’re pretty glad he did it — and aside from the museum itself the exhibit also sheds some light on this under-discussed phenomenon Chinsekika looks fun to visit and a welcomed breath of fresh air if you enjoy visiting more traditional geological museums but also a deep dive into the wonders of nature and the human mind © 2007-2025 ZME Science - Not exactly rocket science © 2007-2025 ZME Science - Not exactly rocket science Set against the scenic backdrop of Hayama, the showcase delves into Nakahira and Moriyama’s distinct photographic expressions developed over five decades, offering a fresh perspective on their profound influence on the art form in Japan. Unit LondonIn his new exhibition at Unit London Teiji Hayama depicts some of Hollywood’s biggest icons distorted in a way that shows how the limelight has trapped them in the digital world Fame attempts to reveal the psychological weight of achieving celebrity status and how the illusion compares to the often grim reality of our idols Fame also provides a critique on the largely manufactured airbrushed or manipulated images that now feed our obsession for celebrity These bold and rather disturbing canvases confront and exaggerate the manipulation and distortion we seem to crave in our social media-driven world exposing these images for what they really are In an attempt to mirror the digital aspect of Hayama's work the catalogue will be accessible at the gallery through a QR code and guests will be able unlock an exclusive filter on Instagram Read on to find out more about his favourite pieces from the show.. What was the first memory you have of “success” in the art world half of my show purchased by a famous collector What did you want to be when you were growing up I wanted to be a pilot for quite a long time What is the best piece of advice you have ever received "Never give up” sounds kind of obvious but it’s always nice to hear The worst was when a gallerist told me once what to draw and what to avoid painting in order to please her clients that you would like to have dinner with and why I love the way his works explore the connection between celebrity culture and artistic expression For someone wishing to start their own art collection How do you see sculpture developing in terms of sustainability when Kaws made his first “Companion” he didn’t think it would have longevity I’m also planning in the near future to make some sculptures of my work Would you say that becoming an artist nowadays is any different to back in Japan when you were starting out Contemporary art has become a global business Tell me more about the theme of celebrity in your work and how has this influenced your motives behind Fame Aspirations for stardom have been prevalent since fame itself existed but the perceived ease of how this fame is achieved in today’s age creates a sometimes toxic desire to focus one’s efforts almost exclusively on achieving a high level of social celebrity – at almost any cost starting something when I have no idea how it is going to evolve The idea that a subject has the potential for failure gets my creativity pumping take a break and come back to it with a clear mind What is your favourite art gallery in the world I really love his concept: contemporary objects that are degraded and decaying as if they’ve been in the ground for thousands of years I had the chance to meet him and visit his atelier when I exhibited at his gallery in New York How would you say the internet and technology has affected the art world I think that the internet has impacted art by making it very accessible to many people all over the world There are no more geographical boundaries preventing people from consuming art I really like her portraits of celebrities The work explores Peyton’s fascination with idolatry and obsession A whole set of the finest Japanese oil painting brushes What is one staple item all men should own Can you tell us more about your favourite pieces in your new exhibition and how the digital world is a key component throughout the collection It would be my latest work “Conversation Privée” Fame is not just about celebrity; it’s about how we all interact with fame and what fame is in a contemporary setting forcing the viewer to meditate on what it means to relate to the notion of celebrity in a digital age To explore more deeply subconscious narratives through paintings Now readKenny Schachter proves hoarding isn't necessarily a bad thing when it comes to art Les Rogers’ top tips for emerging into the art scene Jeff Lowe explains why we should ignore art trends