Japanese designer invents Spidey-style wrist gadget which shoots plastic shopping bags
Charging for plastic bags As of July 1st, 2020, Japan requires all retailers to charge customers for plastic bags. While the new rule is intended…
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Japanese Craftsman’s Cleverly Designed Toothpick Evolves A “Chick” into A Chicken
If you’ve ever played Pokémon, you surely know that if you spend enough time and effort training them well, many Pokémon will evolve into more…
Interview with Masaaki Shiozawa: The “Founding Father” of Maid Clothes
Even visitors who don’t necessarily identify themselves as fans of Japanese games, anime or idols are probably aware of the Japanese phenomenon known as the…
The Chill and Retro Pixel Art of Motocross Saito
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…
Employment Agency’s Hi-Tech “Photo Booth” Prints Resume Of Your Future Self
Photo booths in Japan can not only print out photos in various sizes (passport, ID, etc.) and formats (stickers, for example), some of them also…
Italian Designer Fausto Puglisi Releases Hip And Stylish Yukatas For A Traditionally Modern Look
Like any other piece of clothing, yukatas are available in a myriad of colors and patterns. Going on a hunt for the perfect set is…
Fashion Designer Issey Miyake Releases Colorful New Fashion Series
Issey Miyake is a world-renowned Japanese designer, famous for his technology-driven designs, exhibitions, and fragrances. It is perhaps less known that he had a very…