A library has emerged on the east coast of Japan that is not only profound in terms of its book collection, but also its location. The Library in the Earth is located underground and conceals a spectacular wooden dome.
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After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.
The recently opened Simose Art Museum outside Hiroshima not only exhibits art and design from Japan, guests can also stay overnight in one of the iconic villas designed by star architect Shigeru Ban.
Natural “aroma” for 10 minutes every day.
Simply ignite a fragrance scattering wood on the friction surface of the package. Enjoy the natural fragrance that rises. Hibi is an incense stick designed like a match.
Ken Mogi knows what makes people happy. Following his world best-selling book The Little Book of Ikigai, the Tokyo-based author has now written another entitled The Way of Nagomi about the Japanese path to harmony and zest for life. During our interview, the rock star among neuroscientists revealed why now’s the time to move over to the Far East lifestyle, how we could ensure greater well-being in everyday life and what he himself gains from balance…
This is the name given to a traditional Japanese lacquer technique. Handbag brand SAGAN Vienna has now used it to manufacture pieces inspired by the shape and function of inro, a traditional Japanese case…
Japanese architectural firm UENOA has created a wooden office that has no need for bearing walls. Folded origami-style, the ceiling construction gives a whole new lightness to cross-laminated timber …
The Japanese restaurant, AKIRA, is on the first floor of Japan House London in Kensington. Named after Chef Shimizu Akira, the restaurant presents a Japanese dining experience based on Akira’s ‘trinity of cooking’ principles – food, tableware and presentation …
A mindbending new collection of short stories from the unique, internationally acclaimed writer Haruki Murakami, author of “Norwegian Wood” and “The Wind-up Bird Chronicle” …
Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century …
Here we provide a brief insight into the island country’s sporting traditions, ancient rituals and new customs …
When Hiroaki Takashita opened Restir in 1987 he had a clear vision of the perfect clothing store. These days, it’s no longer just about selling clothes for the veteran of the Japanese fashion industry …
Tokyo’s red light district Kabukicho isn’t reall known for being a hotspot of the fashion scene, but Keisuke Fujita had a good reason for opening his finely curated store The Four-Eyed here in 2016 …
Japanese-American artist and designer Isamu Noguchi started creating the Akari Light Sculptures in the 1950s. He chose the name “akari”, a word that means “light” in Japanese, connoting both illumination and physical lightness …
“I wanted to open a shop that only sold the things I love. Our lives today are overrun with options. But the real luxury is choosing only those designs that truly suit your tastes and style”, says owner Sonya Park about the idea behind ARTS & SCIENCE …
The Japanese city of Kobe is part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network – and rightly so! Kenji Kondo give us an insight into the creative culture …
The enormous art installations alone are worth a visit: Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo had the original concept of “beautiful chaos” in mind when she opened her first Dover Street Market store in London, and it is now expressed alongside sculptures, photographs and other works of contemporary art at the only Japanese outlet of the legendary high fashion department store …