4 Textile Companies from the Old School
Textiles are vital to modern day-to-day life. Here are four companies that draw on more than half a century of experience to produce everything from silk to high-end yarn.
The Oldest Business in the World
Founded over 1,400 years ago, Kongo Gumi is a Japanese temple-building company that's responsible for a number of the most famous structures in the Kansai area.
Miyazaki Plans Idyllic Nature Park for Kids
The director of My Neighbor Totoro is planning a children's park on an island in Okinawa. The real question is, how will he keep the adults away?
3 Pottery Trips from Japan's Biggest Cities
We've lined up three famous pottery towns that make easy day trips from Nagoya, Osaka or Tokyo.
Ukiyo-e Isn't Just Skin Deep
This collection of ukiyo-e prints illustrates what's going on deep inside the body.
An Office Tailor-Made for a Fashion Giant
Get a peek inside the new, posh office of Start Today, one of the largest Japanese fashion companies. The bubble-like meeting rooms and indoor greenery are sure to inspire fresh new ideas!
Spinning into our Hearts
80-year-old Masaaki Hiroi has dedicated his life to handcrafting gorgeous wooden toys the old-fashioned way.
What Would Cities Look Like “Tokyo-ized”!
What would your city look like if it became a sister city of Tokyo?!
A Darker Version of 'The Little Mermaid'
Brought to life by legendary artist Yayoi Kusama, this collaboration brilliantly illustrates the original Hans Christian Andersen classic.
The Pokédrone: Really Helps You Catch 'Em All!
This upcoming product from TRNDlabs promises to make it that much easier to catch all those hard-to-reach Pokémon.
Rent a Theme Park for ¥3 Million
Spacemarket is an Airbnb for event spaces that emphasizes unique venues far beyond your standard banquet hall.
Puddle: A Home Designed to Let in Rainwater
One family in Japan saw rainwater not as an unwanted intruder, but simply a part of life that, when controlled, can bring you and your home in tune with nature.
The Aritayaki Wristwatch
Japanese and Swiss craftsmanship come together to create the beautiful Aritayaki wristwatch.
Outsu House: An Ode to Comfiness
A familyin Japan makes “comfy house” the keyword for the design of their new home.
Virtual Reality Made Real in Odaiba
Want to fight zombies in a VR warehouse? Head on down to Odaiba!
Live in a Muji House — For Free!
Lifestyle retailer Muji is offering a free house in the seaside town of Kamakura, and you won't believe how stunningly gorgeous it is!
A Ghibli Land We'd Love to See in Real Life
While the Ghibli Museum is wonderful, if only it could be built, who wouldn't pay through the nose to visit this incredible, full-blown Ghibli theme park?
Soy Sauce Dishes Create 3-D Optical Illusions
With just a splash of soy sauce, Soy Shapes allow seemingly normal dishes to be rendered into M.C. Escher-style three-dimensional optical illusions.
Beautifully Minimalist Ping Pong Ads
How do you advertise a simple yet satisfying sport? With simple yet satisfying art!
Take Home a Piece of Niigata
Savor the prefecture’s finest produce long after your trip is over!
