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Japan's Winter Wonderland: The Sapporo Snow Festival

Japan's Winter Wonderland: The Sapporo Snow Fes...

Okay, so winter usually means bundling up and dreading the cold, right? But in Japan, they turn entire cities into a gallery of epic snow and ice sculptures, and the...

Japan's Winter Wonderland: The Sapporo Snow Fes...

Okay, so winter usually means bundling up and dreading the cold, right? But in Japan, they turn entire cities into a gallery of epic snow and ice sculptures, and the...

Japanese Design Principles Find a New Home in India

Japanese Design Principles Find a New Home in I...

Okay, so you know how sometimes design trends just... click with a culture? Well, something super cool is happening in India right now with Japanese design principles.It's not just about...

Japanese Design Principles Find a New Home in I...

Okay, so you know how sometimes design trends just... click with a culture? Well, something super cool is happening in India right now with Japanese design principles.It's not just about...

Pastel Dreams: Japanese Landscapes Meet Italian Craft

Pastel Dreams: Japanese Landscapes Meet Italian...

Okay, so you know how much I dig it when designers look to Japan for inspo and actually *get* it? This new collab between Bethan Laura Wood and Serapian is...

Pastel Dreams: Japanese Landscapes Meet Italian...

Okay, so you know how much I dig it when designers look to Japan for inspo and actually *get* it? This new collab between Bethan Laura Wood and Serapian is...

Cate Blanchett, Roger Federer, and Japan's Irresistible Appeal

Cate Blanchett, Roger Federer, and Japan's Irre...

Okay, so seeing Cate Blanchett and Roger Federer in the same headline talking about Japan kind of made me do a double-take.Apparently, even tennis legends and Oscar winners can't resist...

Cate Blanchett, Roger Federer, and Japan's Irre...

Okay, so seeing Cate Blanchett and Roger Federer in the same headline talking about Japan kind of made me do a double-take.Apparently, even tennis legends and Oscar winners can't resist...

Filipiniana Meets Kimono: A Beautiful Cultural Fusion

Filipiniana Meets Kimono: A Beautiful Cultural ...

You know how much I dig finding new life for old treasures, especially when they involve gorgeous textiles. Well, buckle up, because I stumbled upon a designer doing something seriously...

Filipiniana Meets Kimono: A Beautiful Cultural ...

You know how much I dig finding new life for old treasures, especially when they involve gorgeous textiles. Well, buckle up, because I stumbled upon a designer doing something seriously...

The Soft Glow of Wabi-Sabi Paper Lamps

The Soft Glow of Wabi-Sabi Paper Lamps

Sometimes you just need a bit of gentle illumination to make a space feel complete, right? And when that illumination comes from something as beautifully understated as a Japanese paper...

The Soft Glow of Wabi-Sabi Paper Lamps

Sometimes you just need a bit of gentle illumination to make a space feel complete, right? And when that illumination comes from something as beautifully understated as a Japanese paper...

Gwyneth Paltrow's Enduring Japanese Knife Obsession

Gwyneth Paltrow's Enduring Japanese Knife Obses...

Okay, so usually when you hear 'celebrity endorsement,' your cynical antennae might twitch a bit, right?But get this: Gwyneth Paltrow has been using the same Japanese Global knife for *fourteen...

Gwyneth Paltrow's Enduring Japanese Knife Obses...

Okay, so usually when you hear 'celebrity endorsement,' your cynical antennae might twitch a bit, right?But get this: Gwyneth Paltrow has been using the same Japanese Global knife for *fourteen...

Jony Ive, Japan, and a Seriously Stunning Sailing Lantern

Jony Ive, Japan, and a Seriously Stunning Saili...

Okay, so Jony Ive's new design just dropped, and honestly, it’s giving me major heart-eyes.He teamed up with some brilliant Japanese design and manufacturing folks to create this 'sailing lantern'....

Jony Ive, Japan, and a Seriously Stunning Saili...

Okay, so Jony Ive's new design just dropped, and honestly, it’s giving me major heart-eyes.He teamed up with some brilliant Japanese design and manufacturing folks to create this 'sailing lantern'....

Ice Forest Dial: Tiny Winter Landscape On Your Wrist

Ice Forest Dial: Tiny Winter Landscape On Your ...

Okay, so you know how sometimes Japanese design just *gets* it when it comes to nature-inspired beauty? This new watch is a prime example.This particular limited edition timepiece boasts a...

Ice Forest Dial: Tiny Winter Landscape On Your ...

Okay, so you know how sometimes Japanese design just *gets* it when it comes to nature-inspired beauty? This new watch is a prime example.This particular limited edition timepiece boasts a...

Japanese Home Makeovers: Flat Rates to the Rescue

Japanese Home Makeovers: Flat Rates to the Rescue

You know how much I love the idea of Japanese homes, all minimalist and functional? Well, turns out getting them *that* way isn't always as smooth as a tatami mat.This...

Japanese Home Makeovers: Flat Rates to the Rescue

You know how much I love the idea of Japanese homes, all minimalist and functional? Well, turns out getting them *that* way isn't always as smooth as a tatami mat.This...

Forza Horizon 6 Races Into Japan

You know how sometimes a video game can make you feel like you’ve actually visited a place, even if you’re just on your sofa?Well, get ready to virtually pack your...

Forza Horizon 6 Races Into Japan

You know how sometimes a video game can make you feel like you’ve actually visited a place, even if you’re just on your sofa?Well, get ready to virtually pack your...

Straw Hat Pirates: Unexpected Rebel Flag

Okay, so you know that iconic skull-and-crossbones flag with the straw hat from One Piece? Turns out, it's not just for anime conventions anymore.This simple, recognizable design from a beloved...

Straw Hat Pirates: Unexpected Rebel Flag

Okay, so you know that iconic skull-and-crossbones flag with the straw hat from One Piece? Turns out, it's not just for anime conventions anymore.This simple, recognizable design from a beloved...

Suikoden Anime Cast and Crew Revealed!

Guess what just got a major update? The upcoming Suikoden anime adaptation!They just announced the main cast and staff during a special broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2025. For anyone...

Suikoden Anime Cast and Crew Revealed!

Guess what just got a major update? The upcoming Suikoden anime adaptation!They just announced the main cast and staff during a special broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2025. For anyone...

Hatsune Miku & Sonic: A Dream Team Revitalization

Hatsune Miku & Sonic: A Dream Team Revitalization

Can you believe Hatsune Miku has been around for almost two decades? She's basically a digital elder stateswoman now, which makes her latest team-up even more wild.So, the buzz is...

Hatsune Miku & Sonic: A Dream Team Revitalization

Can you believe Hatsune Miku has been around for almost two decades? She's basically a digital elder stateswoman now, which makes her latest team-up even more wild.So, the buzz is...

Blending Zen with Zari: Senkei's East-Meets-East Style

Blending Zen with Zari: Senkei's East-Meets-Eas...

You know how much I dig that 'less is more' vibe? Well, I just found something that's totally scratching that itch.This 'Senkei' collection by Anand Kabra is playing a brilliant...

Blending Zen with Zari: Senkei's East-Meets-Eas...

You know how much I dig that 'less is more' vibe? Well, I just found something that's totally scratching that itch.This 'Senkei' collection by Anand Kabra is playing a brilliant...

UNIQLO's Minimalist Magic Spreads to Pune

UNIQLO's Minimalist Magic Spreads to Pune

Pune just got a fresh dose of Japanese cool! Heard UNIQLO, the minimalist fashion giant, officially opened its doors there at The Pavilion Mall. Always interesting to see how Japanese...

UNIQLO's Minimalist Magic Spreads to Pune

Pune just got a fresh dose of Japanese cool! Heard UNIQLO, the minimalist fashion giant, officially opened its doors there at The Pavilion Mall. Always interesting to see how Japanese...

Curves, Textures, Light: Japanese Design in New Delhi

Curves, Textures, Light: Japanese Design in New...

Okay, picture this: New Delhi. Now picture a restaurant that transports you straight to a calming, beautifully designed Japanese space. Unexpected, right?This place, Call Me Ten, uses light and shadow,...

Curves, Textures, Light: Japanese Design in New...

Okay, picture this: New Delhi. Now picture a restaurant that transports you straight to a calming, beautifully designed Japanese space. Unexpected, right?This place, Call Me Ten, uses light and shadow,...

Kyoto's Ninna-ji Temple: Imperial History Meets Vibrant Festivals

Kyoto's Ninna-ji Temple: Imperial History Meets...

So, Kyoto, right? Always serving up incredible history and culture. But Ninna-ji Temple? This place isn't just a pretty face; it's got serious imperial cred and a vibe that feels...

Kyoto's Ninna-ji Temple: Imperial History Meets...

So, Kyoto, right? Always serving up incredible history and culture. But Ninna-ji Temple? This place isn't just a pretty face; it's got serious imperial cred and a vibe that feels...

Glass Experiment in Japan's Forests? Yes, Please!

Glass Experiment in Japan's Forests? Yes, Please!

Okay, so you know how sometimes you see a building and it just *hits* you? This new villa tucked away in the Japanese forests is doing exactly that for me....

Glass Experiment in Japan's Forests? Yes, Please!

Okay, so you know how sometimes you see a building and it just *hits* you? This new villa tucked away in the Japanese forests is doing exactly that for me....

Japanese Fashion & Art Collide in Recycled Beauty

Japanese Fashion & Art Collide in Recycled Beauty

Okay, so sometimes you see a fashion collaboration and it just *hits different*, right? This one, straight from Milan Fashion Week, is a brilliant example of art and fashion playing...

Japanese Fashion & Art Collide in Recycled Beauty

Okay, so sometimes you see a fashion collaboration and it just *hits different*, right? This one, straight from Milan Fashion Week, is a brilliant example of art and fashion playing...