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Let’s enjoy, HANIWA!: Bring Ancient Clay Cute to Your Daily Chats
Looking to spruce up your chats with some ancient Japanese flair? The creative minds at The Asahi Shimbun Arts and Culture just dropped a delightful surprise for history buffs and art lovers alike.
By bringing historical artifacts into the modern messaging era, this publisher bridges the gap between ancient heritage and digital pop culture. They turn museum-grade national treasures into charming visual shorthand, proving that history is anything but dusty.
Let’s enjoy, HANIWA! – 32308
Original LINE stickers for the Haniwa Exhibition. Haniwa from the Tokyo National Museum and Katsushika City Museum of Local History and Astronomy, newly drawn by Akiko Suso, an illustrator who loves ancient tombs! Get them on a first-come, first-served basis by friending the Asahi Shimbun Arts & Culture official account! Available until October 21, 2024.
- Title : Let’s enjoy, HANIWA!
- Price : Free
- Type : Static
- Region : Japan
- Link : line://shop/detail/32308
- Publisher : The Asahi Shimbun Arts & Culture
- Copyright : Akiko Suso / | The Asahi Shimbun
Meet the Stars of the Kofun Era
Row One: Polite Warriors and Early Birds
The first sticker shows a classic brown clay figure raising its hand with a polite nod, next to the green Japanese text Kashikomarimashita, meaning Understood. Beside it, a noble warrior in detailed clay armor beams with pink radiating lines, saying Arigatou, which means Thank you. The third design features a rooster-shaped clay bird standing proudly under a bright red sun with the orange text Ohayou, translating to Good morning. Rounding out the top row, two slender figures jump in shock with yellow exclamation marks and the orange text Bikkuri, meaning Surprised.
Row Two: Sleepyheads and Deep Stares
Starting the bottom row, a single expressive figure shouts a friendly Ooi, or Yoo-hoo, in purple. Next, a hooded figure gives an intense, quiet look accompanied by the blue sound effect Jii, representing a long, silent stare. The third sticker shows a joyful, blushing figure celebrating with the pink text Yokatta yokatta, meaning I am so glad. Finally, a relaxed figure wearing a stylish clay hat dozes off peacefully with blue Zzz sleeping symbols.
The Minds Behind the Clay
This incredible collection is copyrighted by illustrator Akiko Suso and The Asahi Shimbun. Famous for her love of ancient burial mounds, Suso masterfully softens the rugged terracotta textures of real museum pieces from the Tokyo National Museum and Katsushika City Museum of Local History and Astronomy, transforming them into cute, highly expressive stickers. It is a fantastic collaboration that honors historical heritage while giving us a playful new way to express ourselves every day.
