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The Tabi Nail Trend: Love It Or Loathe It?
Alright, buckle up, because there's a new nail trend hitting the internet that's got everyone talking... and not always in a good way.It's called the 'tabi nail,' and if you're...
The Tabi Nail Trend: Love It Or Loathe It?
Alright, buckle up, because there's a new nail trend hitting the internet that's got everyone talking... and not always in a good way.It's called the 'tabi nail,' and if you're...
Taschen's New Tadao Ando Book: Raw Creativity R...
Okay, fellow Japanophiles, get ready because this is juicy. Taschen, the legends of art book publishing, are dropping a new one that's basically a deep dive into the brain of...
Taschen's New Tadao Ando Book: Raw Creativity R...
Okay, fellow Japanophiles, get ready because this is juicy. Taschen, the legends of art book publishing, are dropping a new one that's basically a deep dive into the brain of...
Myaku-Myaku & Labubu: The Ultimate Kawaii Clash?
Okay, Myaku-Myaku is *already* a trip. That blobby red thing with the eyes? Honestly, iconic in its chaotic charm. But now it's getting the Labubu treatment for the Osaka Expo,...
Myaku-Myaku & Labubu: The Ultimate Kawaii Clash?
Okay, Myaku-Myaku is *already* a trip. That blobby red thing with the eyes? Honestly, iconic in its chaotic charm. But now it's getting the Labubu treatment for the Osaka Expo,...
Tokyo Ginza: Apple's Sleek New Hub
Ginza, honestly one of my absolute favourite Tokyo districts, is getting a fresh dose of sleek newness this week.The Apple Ginza store is reopening, and honestly, the architecture of these...
Tokyo Ginza: Apple's Sleek New Hub
Ginza, honestly one of my absolute favourite Tokyo districts, is getting a fresh dose of sleek newness this week.The Apple Ginza store is reopening, and honestly, the architecture of these...
Zen Garden Kits: Now With Extra... Chicken?
Alright, you know how much I dig finding cool, calming desk accessories. A miniature Zen garden is usually the epitome of that, right? Serene, a tiny escape.Well, prepare yourself for...
Zen Garden Kits: Now With Extra... Chicken?
Alright, you know how much I dig finding cool, calming desk accessories. A miniature Zen garden is usually the epitome of that, right? Serene, a tiny escape.Well, prepare yourself for...
Star Wars: Visions Returns, Anime Style!
Okay, hands up if you thought the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions were absolute bangers? Well, buckle up, because volume three is on its way this October!The beauty...
Star Wars: Visions Returns, Anime Style!
Okay, hands up if you thought the first two volumes of Star Wars: Visions were absolute bangers? Well, buckle up, because volume three is on its way this October!The beauty...
Ado: J-Pop's Anonymous Queen Takes on the World
Okay, so get this: there's this artist, Ado, who just finished a *world* tour, but... you probably wouldn't recognise her on the street.The whole anonymous thing is fascinating, right? Ado...
Ado: J-Pop's Anonymous Queen Takes on the World
Okay, so get this: there's this artist, Ado, who just finished a *world* tour, but... you probably wouldn't recognise her on the street.The whole anonymous thing is fascinating, right? Ado...
Ghibli's New Merch: For Future Totoro Fans!
So, you know how Studio Ghibli films just hit different? Like, they're pure magic. Apparently, for a lot of kids in Japan, their first dose of that magic is My...
Ghibli's New Merch: For Future Totoro Fans!
So, you know how Studio Ghibli films just hit different? Like, they're pure magic. Apparently, for a lot of kids in Japan, their first dose of that magic is My...
Star Wars: Visions III - More Japanese Anime Ma...
If you're anything like me, you probably spent a good chunk of time geeking out over 'Star Wars: Visions' seasons one and two.The coolest part about 'Visions' has always been...
Star Wars: Visions III - More Japanese Anime Ma...
If you're anything like me, you probably spent a good chunk of time geeking out over 'Star Wars: Visions' seasons one and two.The coolest part about 'Visions' has always been...
Behind the Scenes with Anime Powerhouse, Studio...
You know how anime studios sometimes feel like these super-secretive places where magic just… happens?Well, NHK World-Japan is peeling back the curtain with their 'Anime Manga Explosion' series, and this...
Behind the Scenes with Anime Powerhouse, Studio...
You know how anime studios sometimes feel like these super-secretive places where magic just… happens?Well, NHK World-Japan is peeling back the curtain with their 'Anime Manga Explosion' series, and this...
Yoshida Chizuko's US Solo Debut Hits Portland
Okay, art nerds, got some news that's kinda huge if you're into Japanese prints.Yoshida Chizuko, a late Japanese artist, is finally getting her first *solo* US exhibition, and it's landing...
Yoshida Chizuko's US Solo Debut Hits Portland
Okay, art nerds, got some news that's kinda huge if you're into Japanese prints.Yoshida Chizuko, a late Japanese artist, is finally getting her first *solo* US exhibition, and it's landing...
Atomic Ashes to Art: Japan's Creative Explosion
This new book by Amélie Ravalec sounds like it's about to blow the lid off a seriously overlooked period in Japanese art. You know how sometimes history forgets to highlight...
Atomic Ashes to Art: Japan's Creative Explosion
This new book by Amélie Ravalec sounds like it's about to blow the lid off a seriously overlooked period in Japanese art. You know how sometimes history forgets to highlight...
Tange's Kagawa Gym: A Post-War Icon Reimagined
Seeing Kenzo Tange’s name pop up in a modern design competition definitely caught my eye. This architect basically laid some serious groundwork for modern Japanese design after the war, so...
Tange's Kagawa Gym: A Post-War Icon Reimagined
Seeing Kenzo Tange’s name pop up in a modern design competition definitely caught my eye. This architect basically laid some serious groundwork for modern Japanese design after the war, so...
Kyoto Kitchens: Minimalism Meets Modern Design
You know how some designs just instantly make a space feel zen? It’s not just about what’s there, but what isn't, and the intention behind every choice.This new kitchen collection,...
Kyoto Kitchens: Minimalism Meets Modern Design
You know how some designs just instantly make a space feel zen? It’s not just about what’s there, but what isn't, and the intention behind every choice.This new kitchen collection,...
Tokyo's Dior Boutiques: Architectural Masterpieces
Saw this article pop up about Dior's boutiques in Tokyo and honestly, my jaw pretty much dropped. When you hear names like SANAA, Yoshio Taniguchi, and Kengo Kuma are involved,...
Tokyo's Dior Boutiques: Architectural Masterpieces
Saw this article pop up about Dior's boutiques in Tokyo and honestly, my jaw pretty much dropped. When you hear names like SANAA, Yoshio Taniguchi, and Kengo Kuma are involved,...
New Tokyo Store: Wood, Stone, and Good Vibes
Okay, so a Danish design brand just dropped their first international store, and guess where? Tokyo, obvs.The whole vibe is super tactile and minimalist, loads of natural wood and stone....
New Tokyo Store: Wood, Stone, and Good Vibes
Okay, so a Danish design brand just dropped their first international store, and guess where? Tokyo, obvs.The whole vibe is super tactile and minimalist, loads of natural wood and stone....
TeamLab's New Kyoto Biovortex: Mind-Bending Imm...
Okay, seriously, if you thought TeamLab couldn't get any more mind-bending, prepare yourself. Their latest venture, Biovortex Kyoto, sounds like it's dialling up the 'immersive' factor to eleven.The snippet mentions...
TeamLab's New Kyoto Biovortex: Mind-Bending Imm...
Okay, seriously, if you thought TeamLab couldn't get any more mind-bending, prepare yourself. Their latest venture, Biovortex Kyoto, sounds like it's dialling up the 'immersive' factor to eleven.The snippet mentions...
