Putting the AI in Samurai
Combining the modern with the traditional, a new robot emerges from the land of the rising sun.
Origami-Style Lamp
Neither scissors nor glue are needed for this DIY project that can brighten up any room.
The Sushi Restaurant Run by Women
Tokyo's Nadeshico Sushi challenges gender roles with kimono-clad, all-female staff.
Minimalist Sushi Shop is All About the Counter
Opened in June 2015, the small and intimate space at Tokyo's Yoshii is defined by a long, continuous reclaimed wooden counter that offers a truly minimal dining experience.
120-Year-Old Storehouse Reborn as Living Space
Aptly named the Rebirth House, this century-old storehouse survived the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to be reborn as a stunning living space.
Laser-Cut Seaweed Makes Beautiful Sushi
Wrap your sushi rolls in beautifully patterned, laser-cut nori!
Ukiyo-e in Californ-i-ay
One early 20th century Japanese artist helped strengthen the cultural bridge between Japan and the U.S. by recreating the Golden State in ukiyo-e.
Live in a Tokyo Rubik's Cube
Takuro Yamamoto Architects have designed a brilliant little home that makes maximum use of Tokyo's cramped land space.
