We all want our living rooms to feel calming, and in 2025, that's arguably more true than ever. In tumultuous times, we seek comfort and refuge in our homes and, as a space for the whole family to ...

Japanese media has long been celebrated for its uniquely graphic visual language. Think of Takashi Murakami’s colorful “superflat” flowers, or the bright, bold storytelling of manga. Or take the work ...

If you are interested in learning more about how website design is implemented in different countries, you are sure to enjoy this look at Japanese website construction techniques by Phoebe Yu.

There’s a quiet grace and overall restraint to Japanese design. Every item has intention, carefully crafted with materials designed to endure. “Japanese style is defined by a way of thinking rather ...

At first glance, Japan and Scandinavia may not seem the most obvious pairing. Thousands of miles apart, they differ vastly in climate and culture. Yet a fusion of Japanese and Scandi design aesthetics ...

Tue, September 24, 2019 Published on Sep. 23, 2019 Published on 2019-09-23T21:39:16+07:00 he bottle of Japanese soy sauce Kikkoman may look simple, but it perfectly captures Japan’s great attention to ...

A new book from Phaidon titled Iro: The Essence of Colour in Japanese Design celebrates iconic pieces of design from the country through the lens of its traditional colour spectrum. Iro, which ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science. To ...

"In Japan, craft is not limited to, or exclusively, handmade. It is as much a mindset as a physical act," says American architect and writer Naomi Pollock in the introduction to “Japanese Design Since ...