What does Jimbocho think of its unexpected ‘cool’ status?
Known for its secondhand bookstores and curry shops, Jimbocho hasn’t traditionally topped tourists’ lists — but that could…
Symbolplus “quietly integrates” natural materials into its own office in Tokyo
Design studio Symbolplus has renovated its office in Tokyo, using earthen plaster and delicate Japanese paper to complement…
The People Who Make Your Photography Dreams a Reality
I recently returned from an incredible trip to Canon’s Tokyo headquarters and Utsunomiya lens factory. While the sights…
Japan’s market boom to continue despite political uncertainty: Fidelity
Japan’s stock market is expected to extend its rally if the next government continues efforts to boost economic…
Flooat and Fredericia design Tokyo showroom as “quiet, plain canvas”
Danish furniture brand Fredericia worked with local studio Flooat for the launch of its first showroom in Tokyo,…
Japan’s flu season hits 5 weeks early amid fears of an evolving virus
An unprecedented early surge in influenza cases has compelled Japan’s health authorities to declare a nationwide epidemic, as…
Eat your balloons: The culinary theater of Grant Achatz comes to Tokyo
In the beginning, there was a sphere and a little bang: a bubble of liquid olive that burst…
Stealth Is a Home Hidden Behind a Monolithic Facade in Tokyo
Tokyo is a city where architecture often competes for space and visibility, yet the STEALTH residence, designed by…
Behind the Scenes, On Display: Self-Curated Journeys through the Museum Archive
V&A East Storehouse / Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Image © Hufton + Crow Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
5 key takeaways from Tokyo Fashion Week SS26
The lack of strong menswear talent on the schedule is a sticking point. “Tokyo’s designer fashion scene has…
Yen Weakens as Ishiba’s Resignation Threatens Long Bond Selloff
Shigeru Ishiba departs after resigning during a news conference in Tokyo, on Sept. 7. (Bloomberg) — Japanese markets…