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Japan Blue's Legacy: A Deep Dive into Indigo
Okay, so you know how some colors just *hit different*? Like, they have a whole vibe? For me, Japanese indigo, that 'Japan blue,' is totally one of those.This new short...
Japan Blue's Legacy: A Deep Dive into Indigo
Okay, so you know how some colors just *hit different*? Like, they have a whole vibe? For me, Japanese indigo, that 'Japan blue,' is totally one of those.This new short...
Tokyo's Hand-Built Concrete Rebel: The Arimasut...
Okay, so picture this: Tokyo, right? And a concrete building that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, but get this – it was built *entirely by hand*. Wild.It’s...
Tokyo's Hand-Built Concrete Rebel: The Arimasut...
Okay, so picture this: Tokyo, right? And a concrete building that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, but get this – it was built *entirely by hand*. Wild.It’s...
Tokyo Hosts Rare Architecture Art Exhibition
Only the second time in almost four decades, an incredible exhibition is hitting Tokyo next year. We're talking about “Architecture in Perspective” – a massive deal for anyone who appreciates...
Tokyo Hosts Rare Architecture Art Exhibition
Only the second time in almost four decades, an incredible exhibition is hitting Tokyo next year. We're talking about “Architecture in Perspective” – a massive deal for anyone who appreciates...
Compact Zen: Japanese Soaking Tubs
Forget those long, stretched-out tubs you see in magazines; the true magic of Japanese bathing is all about depth, not length.This particular design really gets the traditional *Ofuro* form right....
Compact Zen: Japanese Soaking Tubs
Forget those long, stretched-out tubs you see in magazines; the true magic of Japanese bathing is all about depth, not length.This particular design really gets the traditional *Ofuro* form right....
Tokyo's Yamanote Line: Meet Your New Train Idols
You know how Japan just *gets* it when it comes to combining the mundane with the absolutely extra? My latest obsession: the Yamanote Line now has its very own anime...
Tokyo's Yamanote Line: Meet Your New Train Idols
You know how Japan just *gets* it when it comes to combining the mundane with the absolutely extra? My latest obsession: the Yamanote Line now has its very own anime...
Anime Flag Powers Real-World Protests
So, get this: a pirate flag from a hit Japanese anime is now a symbol of real-world protests. Yep, the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger from One Piece!It’s pretty wild...
Anime Flag Powers Real-World Protests
So, get this: a pirate flag from a hit Japanese anime is now a symbol of real-world protests. Yep, the Straw Hat Pirates' Jolly Roger from One Piece!It’s pretty wild...
Manga Magic: Chiikawa's Surprise Role in Hong Kong
Okay, so you know how sometimes the most unexpected things become absolute game-changers? Turns out, a trio of ridiculously cute Japanese manga characters just swooped in to save the retail...
Manga Magic: Chiikawa's Surprise Role in Hong Kong
Okay, so you know how sometimes the most unexpected things become absolute game-changers? Turns out, a trio of ridiculously cute Japanese manga characters just swooped in to save the retail...
Aussie Students Breathing New Life into Old Jap...
Finding a bit of Tasmania in rural Japan? Sounds like a plot for a quirky indie film, but it actually happened!Okay, so twelve architecture students from Tassie actually trekked to...
Aussie Students Breathing New Life into Old Jap...
Finding a bit of Tasmania in rural Japan? Sounds like a plot for a quirky indie film, but it actually happened!Okay, so twelve architecture students from Tassie actually trekked to...
Journey to Serenity: Ashmolean Tea Ceremony
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something that just *feels* right? Well, circling September 2025 on your calendar might be just the ticket.The Ashmolean is hosting a Japanese...
Journey to Serenity: Ashmolean Tea Ceremony
You know that feeling when you stumble upon something that just *feels* right? Well, circling September 2025 on your calendar might be just the ticket.The Ashmolean is hosting a Japanese...
Get Ready for Japan's Aichi Triennale 2025
Guess what just popped up on my radar? The Aichi Triennale 2025! Yep, already eyeing up the artist line-up for one of Japan's biggest art shindigs, and it's not even...
Get Ready for Japan's Aichi Triennale 2025
Guess what just popped up on my radar? The Aichi Triennale 2025! Yep, already eyeing up the artist line-up for one of Japan's biggest art shindigs, and it's not even...
Japanese Art & Fashion Collide at Art Basel Paris
Alright, so Art Basel Paris is about to get a serious dose of cool, thanks to a new collab that's popping up on my radar. We're talking Japanese artist Eugene...
Japanese Art & Fashion Collide at Art Basel Paris
Alright, so Art Basel Paris is about to get a serious dose of cool, thanks to a new collab that's popping up on my radar. We're talking Japanese artist Eugene...
Osaka Expo 2025: Future Life Village Vibes
Okay, so the Expo 2025 in Osaka is still a bit off, but the sneak peeks coming out are already pretty wild. There’s this 'Future Life Village' design that just...
Osaka Expo 2025: Future Life Village Vibes
Okay, so the Expo 2025 in Osaka is still a bit off, but the sneak peeks coming out are already pretty wild. There’s this 'Future Life Village' design that just...
Osaka Expo 2025: Living Mirror Pavilion
Okay, so get this: a building that's a 'social and living sculpture'? That's what Noiz Architects are cooking up for the Osaka Expo 2025, and honestly, my brain is already...
Osaka Expo 2025: Living Mirror Pavilion
Okay, so get this: a building that's a 'social and living sculpture'? That's what Noiz Architects are cooking up for the Osaka Expo 2025, and honestly, my brain is already...
RK's Asia: A Japanese Lens on a Vibrant Continent
You know how some photographers just *see* the world differently? Like they've got this secret superpower for framing the mundane into something magical? Well, meet Ryosuke Kosuge, aka RK.This dude,...
RK's Asia: A Japanese Lens on a Vibrant Continent
You know how some photographers just *see* the world differently? Like they've got this secret superpower for framing the mundane into something magical? Well, meet Ryosuke Kosuge, aka RK.This dude,...
Ginza Gets a Shiny New Store, Again!
Big news for anyone heading to Tokyo soon, especially if you love a bit of tech retail therapy with your high-end shopping.So, this Friday, a certain very famous tech company...
Ginza Gets a Shiny New Store, Again!
Big news for anyone heading to Tokyo soon, especially if you love a bit of tech retail therapy with your high-end shopping.So, this Friday, a certain very famous tech company...
Japanese Joinery: From Tokyo to Barbados?!
Okay, so you know how much I geek out over Japanese craftsmanship, especially the insane precision of their joinery? Well, hold onto your hats, because it's just popped up in...
Japanese Joinery: From Tokyo to Barbados?!
Okay, so you know how much I geek out over Japanese craftsmanship, especially the insane precision of their joinery? Well, hold onto your hats, because it's just popped up in...
Miata's Maestro Passes: A Design Legacy
Okay, heard some sad news this week for anyone who appreciates truly brilliant vehicle design. Tom Matano, the legend behind that iconic lightweight roadster, has passed away.Seriously, that car is...
Miata's Maestro Passes: A Design Legacy
Okay, heard some sad news this week for anyone who appreciates truly brilliant vehicle design. Tom Matano, the legend behind that iconic lightweight roadster, has passed away.Seriously, that car is...
Japanese Threads Set Sail for Prague
Looks like Central Europe is about to get a serious dose of Japanese practical chic! A major Japanese clothing brand is officially planning its first store in Prague, which is...
Japanese Threads Set Sail for Prague
Looks like Central Europe is about to get a serious dose of Japanese practical chic! A major Japanese clothing brand is officially planning its first store in Prague, which is...
Brazil Marks 1st National Ikebana Day!
Okay, so you know how sometimes culture just *travels* and blooms in the most unexpected ways? Well, Brazil just officially dedicated a whole national day to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese...
Brazil Marks 1st National Ikebana Day!
Okay, so you know how sometimes culture just *travels* and blooms in the most unexpected ways? Well, Brazil just officially dedicated a whole national day to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese...
