Day 4656: Hamster Images by Otama-shimai & Sumo.

    

"Ukraine Courage": photos collage, digital.

  

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 Nihonga Images of Hamsters  

by Otama-shimai

all images by Otama-shimai

The Japanese artist who goes by the name Otama-shimai creates Nihonga-style images almost exclusively of hamsters. Nihonga is a Japanese style of painting coined in the mid-1800s to differentiate it from its Western counterpart. Typically made from organic pigments and depicting animals or landscapes, nihonga can be difficult to place, time-period wise. But every now and then the artist will playfully incorporate a contemporary item from everyday life like high-heels or store bought yarn, removing any ambiguity.

Otama-shimai first became interested in Nihonga paintings in middle school, she told Spoon & Tamago during a recent interview. Being able to mix organic pigments to create her own paints was eye-opening, and made her want to pursue Nihonga more seriously. 

     

Sumo is done as of March 25th, the next basho will start July 13 for 15 continuous days. TMI?  But some of you do know that I am a  ...

Sumo Fan

I even wear my Sumo sox when I watch Sumo for 15 days.

Tamawashi

The Sumo basho is recorded and televised on NHK four times a day from Tokyo or the other locations. Two times it is shown live, the 15th, last day was shown live Saturday night, 12:30 - 2am. I stayed up to see.

   

   

Ozeki Onosato

The winner is the sumo basho, with the most wins after competing 15 days in a row. Onosato is the new winner of the Emporer's Cup and many prizes. This is his 4th Yusho win, this time with a 14-1 record (one loss). He will be 25 n3ext week, and is 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in, & 421 lbs. He is to be promoted to Yokozuna (the top level) next Wednesday, May 28, 2025. TMI?

 

  

 

A 4+ minute video,  Narcisco , here

 

 

 

  

 

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The Cachar Wedge-Billed Babbler 

 

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