Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Ukiyo-e Inspired Illustrations Capture the Relatable Moments of Modern Everyday Life

That disappointment when you spot a fancy cafe but it turns out to be a beauty salon.

A Japanese illustrator who goes by the pseudonym Yamada Zenjidou, creates these simple yet adorable illustrations that we can’t get enough of. Each are drawn in a style inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints and feature an anachronistic setting: men and women seemingly from an ancient time, engaged in incredibly relatable moments of modern everyday life.

 

That feeling when you want the free sample but pretend you totally don’t want it

You need an intermediate level of Japanese language to fully comprehend some of these but they’re simple enough that they could also be great for practicing your Japanese. You can follow them on Twitter or on Instagram.

 

When “now with 10% more” doesn’t make you feel any happier

 

When you’re looking at your reflection in the glass and realize there’s someone on the other side

 

When the guy who was least interested in the party is clearly trying the hardest

 

Eating instant noodles outside makes it taste oddly better



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