Yuna Kimura is a multi-talented creator whose acrylic plate artworks and accessories have been getting noticed, of late. A graduate student at Kobe University who…

Depending on the season or the region, grabbing a Coca-Cola in Japan means you can treat yourself to a shakeup in style or flavor. Last…

Hanko For Non-Japanese Whether it’s done out of necessity or just for fun, it’s not unusual for foreign residents or even non-Japanese visitors to make…

When traveling around Japan, you may notice that manhole covers often have surprising artistic designs. Different towns and regions across Japan display local history and…

Introduction Japanese design firm nendo has made a name for itself with its minimalist and functional designs for furniture, interiors, lighting and products both domestically…

If you’ve ever been inside a Japanese bookstore or a music store, you’ve probably seen cover art for novels, photo books and CDs. Chances are,…

Creative members of the Minecraft community have been building intricately designed worlds for years, even going so far as to recreate the entire world of…

One look at the Twitter and Instagram of Taishi Arimura will show you that the Tokyo-based graphic designer has a witty and creative style of…

Inner city and countryside areas are often talked about in opposing terms. Lively and peaceful. Man-made and natural. Overpopulated and underpopulated. The opposing characteristics can…

If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat after a nightmare of perishing away in a world submerged…

Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city’s arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to…

Pixel artist, designer, DJ and track maker Motocross Saito creates memorable GIF animations in a retro style, channeling ’80s and ’90s culture and music, with…

A contender for the title of most luxurious train in the world In the world of luxury train transportation, the first name that may come…

Shibuya 109 is like clothes nirvana for anyone with an interest in Japanese fashion. The apparel and beauty mall is overflowing with shops and brands…

Japanese freelance concept artist E wo kaku Peter has a unique flair for imagining technologies future and past paired together in realistic illustrations. His clear…