Yearly Archives: 2015


Mozart's Minuet done by 43 coin toss 1

One of Mozart‘s minuets recreated by 43 people tossing coins into carefully arranged beakers using electrodes to trigger the tosser's arm.

It's pretty amazing science. Skip to 0:35 for the audio.

Link courtesy of laughing squid (http://laughingsquid.com/the-extreme-minuet-an-incredibly-fast-and-precise-performance-of-mozarts-minuet-that-lasts-two-seconds/)

#science #math


Niigata Prefecture left over rice straw sculptures

Left over rice straw from the rice harvest is made into large elaborate sculptures. This year's sculptures were made by Amy Goda.

#wara #niigata #strawsculpture #amygota

平成27年度 わらアート作品 新潟市西蒲区
「生き物」をテーマにした6作品. 平成27年8月29日、8月30日と上堰潟公園で行なわれた「わらアートまつり」は、武蔵野美術大学の学生と地域の方々の協力で、「生き物」をテーマにした6作品が完成しました。 作品は平成27年9月から11月1日までの約2ヶ月間展示を予定しています。 わらアート制作者集合写真 …


Furoshiki Shoes

Vibram mades shoes inspired by traditional Japanese furoshiki fabrics used to wrap gifts, transport goods, bento. Etc….

#furoshiki #shoes #vibram

Furoshiki | more | Vibram
Light, sophisticated and colorful, the new Furoshiki —the wrapping sole by Vibram® — is comfortable to carry around and adapts easily to any surface thanks to the innovative design of the sole, which guarantees comfort and durability. Perfect for your free time, the Furoshiki shoes by Vibram® …