Boston Dynamics can't find real customers for its robot dog, but this aged Japanese craftsman can't build his shokunin robot monster wolves fast enough to keep up with demand
for some reason, i've been covering Japan's ongoing bear problem and their robot wolf countermeasures for years
it is a very strange beat.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
it is a very strange beat.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears
The handmade, $4,000 Monster Wolf features solar panels, sensors, and intimidating audio.
www.popsci.com
May 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Boston Dynamics can't find real customers for its robot dog, but this aged Japanese craftsman can't build his shokunin robot monster wolves fast enough to keep up with demand
Shokunin. Its deep philosophical meaning, and the Shokunin Spirit, is one of my passionate inspirations and dedications to my creativity, things I love to do, and to keep at it with them no matter what. 🥰
#Furry #FurryArt #FurryArtist #FurryFandom #Fox #Chibi #ChibiFurry #Cute #TraditionalArt
#Furry #FurryArt #FurryArtist #FurryFandom #Fox #Chibi #ChibiFurry #Cute #TraditionalArt
September 19, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Shokunin. Its deep philosophical meaning, and the Shokunin Spirit, is one of my passionate inspirations and dedications to my creativity, things I love to do, and to keep at it with them no matter what. 🥰
#Furry #FurryArt #FurryArtist #FurryFandom #Fox #Chibi #ChibiFurry #Cute #TraditionalArt
#Furry #FurryArt #FurryArtist #FurryFandom #Fox #Chibi #ChibiFurry #Cute #TraditionalArt
shokunin of poasting
I might be the first gaijin (foreigner) to have ever realised that Japan actually has a unique and interesting culture with a lot of quirky elements.
May 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
shokunin of poasting
From the above piece: “I hopped over to Seedance’s website and it only took 10 seconds to find green screen footage of two stuntmen performing the same fight choreography we see in the Cruise vs Pitt scene.” youtu.be/AKDWuFSy9DA
The Seedance Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt fight scene - how was it really made?
YouTube video by Shokunin Studio
youtu.be
February 19, 2026 at 1:24 AM
From the above piece: “I hopped over to Seedance’s website and it only took 10 seconds to find green screen footage of two stuntmen performing the same fight choreography we see in the Cruise vs Pitt scene.” youtu.be/AKDWuFSy9DA
And after all that, the Pitt/Cruise AI fight scene appears to have been just digital BG and face replacement on multi-angle green screen reference videos of two real live human stuntees fighting.
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
February 19, 2026 at 1:18 AM
And after all that, the Pitt/Cruise AI fight scene appears to have been just digital BG and face replacement on multi-angle green screen reference videos of two real live human stuntees fighting.
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
YUGIOH GX IS GETTING A REMASTER??????? holy based
a boy in a red jacket is holding a sword and a card with the word shokunin on the bottom right
ALT: a boy in a red jacket is holding a sword and a card with the word shokunin on the bottom right
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December 21, 2024 at 12:47 PM
YUGIOH GX IS GETTING A REMASTER??????? holy based
Ah yes shokunin, the ancient and mysterious Japanese art of loving your work
Ah, that good old cornerstone of Nihonjinron - the superiority of Japanese animals.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
This 96-year-old Tokyo chef has spent his entire life perfecting just one dish
In Japan, it's called "shokunin", and it might be the reason why Tokyo is now the world's culinary capital.
www.abc.net.au
April 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ah yes shokunin, the ancient and mysterious Japanese art of loving your work
Our karate dojo strives for shokunin kishitsu 職人気質, the traditional spirit of the craftsperson (shokunin), who is greatly esteemed in Japan. Five values predominate (a thread) (1/6).
December 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Our karate dojo strives for shokunin kishitsu 職人気質, the traditional spirit of the craftsperson (shokunin), who is greatly esteemed in Japan. Five values predominate (a thread) (1/6).
As is tradition in our home at the end of the year,
December 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
As is tradition in our home at the end of the year,
From the above piece: “I hopped over to Seedance’s website and it only took 10 seconds to find green screen footage of two stuntmen performing the same fight choreography we see in the Cruise vs Pitt scene.” youtu.be/AKDWuFSy9DA
The Seedance Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt fight scene - how was it really made?
YouTube video by Shokunin Studio
youtu.be
February 19, 2026 at 1:26 AM
From the above piece: “I hopped over to Seedance’s website and it only took 10 seconds to find green screen footage of two stuntmen performing the same fight choreography we see in the Cruise vs Pitt scene.” youtu.be/AKDWuFSy9DA
Nearly 10 hours in the chair and Majima is done! Part 1 of my Yakuza half-sleeve by Bob Jones at Shokunin Tattoo. 🐍
February 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Nearly 10 hours in the chair and Majima is done! Part 1 of my Yakuza half-sleeve by Bob Jones at Shokunin Tattoo. 🐍
Chillin’ like a villain? Nah. Coolin’ like a companion. 🌮 🍺
August 3, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Chillin’ like a villain? Nah. Coolin’ like a companion. 🌮 🍺
Umbrella Maker. Hand-colored photo, 1886, Japan. Photographer Adolpho Farsari
August 23, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Umbrella Maker. Hand-colored photo, 1886, Japan. Photographer Adolpho Farsari
NEW “SHOKUNIN” CAR IS COMING SOON TO FORTNITE! 🔥
#Fortnite #FortniteLeaks #FortniteNews #Shokunin #Gaming #BattleRoyale #FortniteUpdate
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#Fortnite #FortniteLeaks #FortniteNews #Shokunin #Gaming #BattleRoyale #FortniteUpdate
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November 26, 2024 at 5:08 PM
NEW “SHOKUNIN” CAR IS COMING SOON TO FORTNITE! 🔥
#Fortnite #FortniteLeaks #FortniteNews #Shokunin #Gaming #BattleRoyale #FortniteUpdate
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#Fortnite #FortniteLeaks #FortniteNews #Shokunin #Gaming #BattleRoyale #FortniteUpdate
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Ooh! One of my recent faves licensed in English! Read all about why you should pre-order this one!
May 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Ooh! One of my recent faves licensed in English! Read all about why you should pre-order this one!
UPDATE: After all that, the Pitt/Cruise AI fight scene appears to have been just digital BG and face replacement on multi-angle green screen reference videos of two real live human stuntees fighting.
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
Is it all over for filmmakers? — SHOKUNIN STUDIO
Another month and another model update accompanied by a massive amount of marketing, Linkedin spam, spin, and dubious claims. Two years ago I debunked claims that Sora would destroy filmmaking. I...
www.shokunin.studio
February 19, 2026 at 1:25 AM
UPDATE: After all that, the Pitt/Cruise AI fight scene appears to have been just digital BG and face replacement on multi-angle green screen reference videos of two real live human stuntees fighting.
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
In other words, like most AI hype — it was a con. www.shokunin.studio/blog/2026/2/...
NEW 'SHOKUNIN' CAR COMING TO FORTNITE SOON‼️
November 26, 2024 at 5:17 PM
NEW 'SHOKUNIN' CAR COMING TO FORTNITE SOON‼️
« Bof, la sécurité c’est très surfait… » 😅
April 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
« Bof, la sécurité c’est très surfait… » 😅