In Seoul, there’s an initiative to provide affordable space rentals through community culture centers compared to private venues. After the opening of Sinchon Lifelong Culture Center in 2012, Chebu Lifelong Culture Center in 2018, and Nakwon Lifelong Culture Center in 2020, Lifelong Culture Center Seogyo has also opened its doors. Located near Hapjeong Station, Lifelong Culture Center Seogyo features a ...
Incheon’s Open Port Street offers a variety of attractions, and among them, the “Incheon Art Platform” stands out. Operated by the Incheon Culture Foundation, this venue focuses on a residency program supporting creative and research activities of artists and researchers across various genres, including visual arts, both domestically and internationally. It hosts diverse cultural and artistic programs, such as exhibitions, ...
In the western outskirts of Tokyo, approximately an hour away from the city center, you can discover the enchanting Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. This museum showcases exhibits on Ghibli Studio’s works, behind-the-scenes stories of their creations, and pays tribute to the renowned artist Hayao Miyazaki. As the Ghibli Museum operates on a reservation-only basis, it is crucial to book tickets ...
The Ghibli Museum, located in Mitaka, Tokyo, operates exclusively on a reservation basis. Without prior reservation, even if you are nearby, you won’t be able to enter. Despite being entirely reservation-based, getting tickets can be as competitive as enrolling in a class, with reservations quickly filling up once the booking window opens. Methods for Reserving Tickets to the Ghibli Museum ...
Adjacent to the “Tennoji Zoo” in the Osaka Tennoji area, the Osaka Municipal Art Museum stands proudly. Opened in 1936, this museum preserves important cultural assets, boasting a collection of around 8,000 artworks from Japan and China. “Continuation from Tennoji Zoo to the Municipal Art Museum” The Osaka Municipal Art Museum is located right next to the Tennoji Zoo. Thanks ...
One of the historically significant places representing Gangneung is “Ojukheon.” Ojukheon is both the birthplace of the renowned scholar Yulgok Yi-I and the ancestral home of his mother, the distinguished Shin Saimdang. Shin Saimdang’s image is featured on the current 50,000 KRW bill, while Yulgok Yi-I is depicted on the 5,000 KRW bill, marking a unique case where both mother ...
At the edge of Hong Kong Park in Central, you can discover the Hong Kong Visual Art Centre, an exhibition space dedicated to visual artworks in Hong Kong. “A Place Providing Facilities for Artists to Practice Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, and More” The Hong Kong Visual Art Centre not only serves as an exhibition space for artworks but also provides studios ...
The rumor goes that couples who walk along Deoksugung Stone Wall Road end up parting ways, and this road is part of Jeongdong-gil. Stretching from the road adjacent to Deoksugung’s Daehanmun Gate to Seodaemun, this is Jeongdong-gil. Jeongdong-gil also holds historical significance at the core of Seoul’s history. Going back to the Joseon era, it was the location of the ...
Hattie Stewart is an illustrator based in London, UK, known for her vibrant illustrations in various fields such as advertising, art, and fashion. She is well-known for her playful and lively works, earning nicknames like “Professional Doodler” and “Doodlebomb.” “Seoul Myeongdong Lotte Department Store, Hattie Stewart Collaboration” Lotte Department Store collaborated with artist Hattie Stewart, conducting a collaboration named “2023 ...
While there are several Starbucks locations along the Han River, there’s only one Starbucks that floats on the river itself. The Starbucks ‘Seoul Wave Art Center Branch’ in Jamwon-dong, Seoul, is one of the very few Starbucks in South Korea that is situated on water. “Starbucks Floating on the Han River, Seoul Wave Art Center Branch” The Starbucks Seoul Wave ...
If you head north from Pohang’s Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Dream Road.” This street is located around Pohang’s Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and urban consolidation, vacant spaces and unused ...
Pizza Mall is one of the buffet brands operated by Eland, a subsidiary of the Eland Group. Among these, Pizza Mall was the first brand launched in 1994, known for offering a wide variety of pizzas. For our final meal during this trip to Busan, we chose “Pizza Mall.” You can find Pizza Mall in the “Art Malling,” a shopping ...