Deco-tora (Decoration Trucks) are freight trucks with air-brush art work and gleaming chrome.

http://homepage2.nifty.com/ztath/starthp/subpage01.html

No kimonos, no temples, no lovely watercolor landscapes. Assembly Language Tokyo is all about grainy black and whites photos, pop art, nudes and pictures that some might consider ugly. It’s a great introduction to Japan’s exciting new artists and photographers.

http://www.assemblylanguage.com/index.html

Is a freestyle International Art Event open to all creators, both professional and non-professional from all over the world to exhibit their creative talent. Design Festa is the biggest art event in Japan, with approximately 45,000 visitors and 5,500 exhibitors. Design Festa started in 1994 and as of November 2003 we've successfully completed 18 events as well as 3 sub-events. This art event is held twice a year in spring and fall at Tokyo Big Sight, the biggest event hall in Japan.

http://www.designfesta.com/index.html

We sell Japanese Antiques, Kimono, Obi, old articles of daily use, etc. You can buy good at reasonable prices and get ideas how to enjoy them. Please come and visit us and have a good time in an old-era atmosphere. We also have a cafe so you can relax.

http://www.fukusukedo.net/english.htm

The online version of the hip magazine on Asian pop culture with a lot of good articles on Japan. Music, movies, TV and much more.

http://www.giantrobot.com/

Growing up in an inspirational family has established a life-style of creative pursuits, and fueled my love of childhood imagination. Although I work as a free-lance illustrator and professional designer, my dream is to create visually beautiful picture books that hold universal appeal.

http://www.gramskrit.com/

This fascinating tutorial tells you everything you need to become a manga artist. They also have contest information and sell artists’ materials.

http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/tutorial/tutorial.html

Everything you need to know to appreciate Buddhist art. There are hundreds of images of stunning sculptures as well as detailed explanations of the symbolism and significance of the various deities and divinities.

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml

Step-by-step instructions on how to build your own kabuto from inexpensive materials available at your local hardware store.

http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/ishiiman2/kabuto.html

Welcome to Japanese gifts online shopping store! Are you looking for the Oriental / Asian craftwork as a collection? Are you looking for a unique gift idea? We sell handicraft items of Japan which can feel the culture and tradition of Oriental and Asia.

http://www.saiga-jp.com/

Jean Snow, who has been keeping the Tokyo design beat covered for a few years now

http://www.jeansnow.net/

It's a tough job keeping abreast of the movers and shakers in Japan's art and design world, but PingMag does it. Featuring in-depth interviews with the hottest names in the biz, this is one of the coolest sites around.

http://www.pingmag.jp/

The art-minded e-zine marks its tenth anniversary this year.

http://www.shift.jp.org/

Information about an incredible assortment of Japanese arts with great layout and easy navigation. The detailed explanations are broken up into easy-to-digest info-bites, and the graphics and attractive presentation keep you interested while you learn.

http://web-jpn.org/museum/menu.html

To find out what's on around the capital, make a beeline for the bilingual (and pretty bloody brilliant) Tokyo Art Beat.

http://www.tokyoartbeat.com/

Tokyo Metropolitan Government manages the "TOKYO ART INDEX" in order to support the art culture activities of Tokyo and expand the culture of young artist in and outside of Tokyo. We open this site to introduce attractive points and provide more information on arts in Tokyo to the World. Wishing you will find your favorite artists & activities.

http://www.artindex.metro.tokyo.jp/contents/index?lang=en