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Everyday Cinematic: BEAMS Plus & Studio Nichols...
You know how sometimes a specific outfit just *changes* how you move through the day? Like you suddenly feel a bit more... present, maybe even a little bit like you’re...
Everyday Cinematic: BEAMS Plus & Studio Nichols...
You know how sometimes a specific outfit just *changes* how you move through the day? Like you suddenly feel a bit more... present, maybe even a little bit like you’re...
Kengo Kuma's Karuizawa Masterpiece Arriving Soon
Karuizawa is already such a vibe, right? Known for its fresh air and stunning nature, it's about to get even *more* interesting with the announcement of a new luxury resort.This...
Kengo Kuma's Karuizawa Masterpiece Arriving Soon
Karuizawa is already such a vibe, right? Known for its fresh air and stunning nature, it's about to get even *more* interesting with the announcement of a new luxury resort.This...
Japanese Minimalism: Luxury Aesthetic, Less Clu...
You know how some design trends just quietly stick around, long after the hype? This article caught my eye because it dives into how Japanese minimalist design has become one...
Japanese Minimalism: Luxury Aesthetic, Less Clu...
You know how some design trends just quietly stick around, long after the hype? This article caught my eye because it dives into how Japanese minimalist design has become one...
Washi Wonders: Japan's Paper Treasure For Your ...
Okay, hands up if you thought paper was just... paper. Turns out, some paper is basically magic, and it's called washi.This isn't your average printer paper, folks. Washi has been...
Washi Wonders: Japan's Paper Treasure For Your ...
Okay, hands up if you thought paper was just... paper. Turns out, some paper is basically magic, and it's called washi.This isn't your average printer paper, folks. Washi has been...
Zen Gardens: Your Backyard Escape Awaits
Okay, so I was scrolling through design stuff (obvs) and landed on an article about Zen gardens. You know, those incredibly peaceful spots? It got me thinking about how much...
Zen Gardens: Your Backyard Escape Awaits
Okay, so I was scrolling through design stuff (obvs) and landed on an article about Zen gardens. You know, those incredibly peaceful spots? It got me thinking about how much...
Clare Waight Keller & Uniqlo: The Power of Less
So, fashion month is doing its thing, and apparently, the big takeaway isn't about wild new trends, but something way more classic.Turns out, stripping away all the extra bells and...
Clare Waight Keller & Uniqlo: The Power of Less
So, fashion month is doing its thing, and apparently, the big takeaway isn't about wild new trends, but something way more classic.Turns out, stripping away all the extra bells and...
Japan's Urban Love Affair with Outdoor Style
Japan really does have a knack for taking something functional and making it incredibly stylish, and the whole 'gorpcore' movement is a prime example.It’s fascinating how practical outdoor clothing has...
Japan's Urban Love Affair with Outdoor Style
Japan really does have a knack for taking something functional and making it incredibly stylish, and the whole 'gorpcore' movement is a prime example.It’s fascinating how practical outdoor clothing has...
Kengo Kuma: Concrete is Out, Nature is In!
Kengo Kuma, one of Japan's absolute rockstar architects, dropped a truth bomb, basically saying if we keep building boring concrete boxes, architecture's gonna flatline. Talk about a wake-up call, right?...
Kengo Kuma: Concrete is Out, Nature is In!
Kengo Kuma, one of Japan's absolute rockstar architects, dropped a truth bomb, basically saying if we keep building boring concrete boxes, architecture's gonna flatline. Talk about a wake-up call, right?...
Jean Nouvel's Yakushima Island Architectural Dream
Jean Nouvel, man. The guy just doesn't miss, does he? His work always manages to feel both futuristic and deeply connected to its surroundings.His latest project is tucked away on...
Jean Nouvel's Yakushima Island Architectural Dream
Jean Nouvel, man. The guy just doesn't miss, does he? His work always manages to feel both futuristic and deeply connected to its surroundings.His latest project is tucked away on...
Costumes That Chat: Tokyo Museum Unfurls Stories
You know how some outfits just scream a story? Like, they’re not just fabric, they’re an entire monologue waiting to happen.That's exactly what the Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum in Tokyo...
Costumes That Chat: Tokyo Museum Unfurls Stories
You know how some outfits just scream a story? Like, they’re not just fabric, they’re an entire monologue waiting to happen.That's exactly what the Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum in Tokyo...
Osaka's Danjiri Festival: Big Floats, Big Thrills
When you picture a Japanese festival, you might think of quiet lanterns or elegant dances, right? Well, Osaka's Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is here to prove that some traditions are all...
Osaka's Danjiri Festival: Big Floats, Big Thrills
When you picture a Japanese festival, you might think of quiet lanterns or elegant dances, right? Well, Osaka's Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is here to prove that some traditions are all...
Sakamoto's Musical Roots: Expo '70's Influence
Remember Ryuichi Sakamoto? The guy was a literal musical genius, right? Well, an exhibition in Osaka is diving deep into what sparked that legendary mind, and it's pretty fascinating.Apparently, Expo...
Sakamoto's Musical Roots: Expo '70's Influence
Remember Ryuichi Sakamoto? The guy was a literal musical genius, right? Well, an exhibition in Osaka is diving deep into what sparked that legendary mind, and it's pretty fascinating.Apparently, Expo...
Bvlgari Goes Big in Tokyo: A Dazzling Display
So, Bvlgari just rocked up to Tokyo and decided to throw their biggest party ever. Not just *a* party, but their largest exhibition *globally* right there in Japan.It’s happening at...
Bvlgari Goes Big in Tokyo: A Dazzling Display
So, Bvlgari just rocked up to Tokyo and decided to throw their biggest party ever. Not just *a* party, but their largest exhibition *globally* right there in Japan.It’s happening at...
Ghibli Vibes: Ramen & Sake Nights at Yuna Cafe
Remember that feeling after watching a Ghibli film where you just want to live in that world? Well, someone's actually doing it for real with food!This spot, Yuna Cafe, is...
Ghibli Vibes: Ramen & Sake Nights at Yuna Cafe
Remember that feeling after watching a Ghibli film where you just want to live in that world? Well, someone's actually doing it for real with food!This spot, Yuna Cafe, is...
Food Replicas: More Than Just Plastic Ramen
Walk down any street in Japan with restaurants, and you'll inevitably spot them: incredibly realistic, mouth-watering food replicas.But actually, this 'food replica culture' (or *shokuhin sampuru*, if you want to...
Food Replicas: More Than Just Plastic Ramen
Walk down any street in Japan with restaurants, and you'll inevitably spot them: incredibly realistic, mouth-watering food replicas.But actually, this 'food replica culture' (or *shokuhin sampuru*, if you want to...
When Tokyo's Underbelly Rebuilt the City
Forget the tidy, gleaming image of modern Tokyo for a second. There's a wilder, grittier origin story that's pretty mind-blowing.It’s wild to think these informal, often illegal, markets weren't just...
When Tokyo's Underbelly Rebuilt the City
Forget the tidy, gleaming image of modern Tokyo for a second. There's a wilder, grittier origin story that's pretty mind-blowing.It’s wild to think these informal, often illegal, markets weren't just...
American Artist's Summer Among Shigaraki's Clay...
Okay, so how cool is it when a talented artist gets to dive deep into a whole new cultural tradition?This ceramics grad student, Amy Sanders, spent her summer at the...
American Artist's Summer Among Shigaraki's Clay...
Okay, so how cool is it when a talented artist gets to dive deep into a whole new cultural tradition?This ceramics grad student, Amy Sanders, spent her summer at the...
Shakkei: Borrowing Nature's Best Bits in Art
Okay, so I just stumbled on this exhibition featuring Mayumi Lake and Bob Faust, and it's all about something super cool called *shakkei*. Basically, it's a Japanese design concept that's...
Shakkei: Borrowing Nature's Best Bits in Art
Okay, so I just stumbled on this exhibition featuring Mayumi Lake and Bob Faust, and it's all about something super cool called *shakkei*. Basically, it's a Japanese design concept that's...
Kuwata's Hands-On Approach to Ethical Design
You know when brands talk about 'sustainability' and it sometimes feels like a buzzword? Well, Satoshi Kuwata is out here actively challenging that whole vibe.This incredible designer behind Setchu isn't...
Kuwata's Hands-On Approach to Ethical Design
You know when brands talk about 'sustainability' and it sometimes feels like a buzzword? Well, Satoshi Kuwata is out here actively challenging that whole vibe.This incredible designer behind Setchu isn't...
Brutalism Meets Zen: A Portland Home Tour
I just stumbled across this house in Portland that’s seriously messing with my brain in the best way.This interior designer, Jeanne Feldkamp, has somehow woven brutalist architecture with custom brass...
Brutalism Meets Zen: A Portland Home Tour
I just stumbled across this house in Portland that’s seriously messing with my brain in the best way.This interior designer, Jeanne Feldkamp, has somehow woven brutalist architecture with custom brass...
