This Japanese compass uses the thread of fate to draw a perfect circle
Okay, this is by far the most unique compass I have seen! For starters, it doesn’t even look like a compass and brings a whole…
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A minimal black iron loft adds a modern element to this Japanese town
At the foot of the rolling hills in Miyazaki, Japan sits a minimalist black house designed by Atelier Kento Eto for a family of four. This…
This WWII fighter jet-looking electric bike blends futuristic design with Japanese details
Electric bikes usually have a futuristic aesthetic and its very rare that an e-bike evokes a sense of nostalgia while fitting within modern times. That is…
A rare Japanese wood is used to craft the new Audio Technica headphones
I love when designers experiment with materials and reimagine traditional forms with innovative elements. Wood is something commonly associated with furniture but is slowly seeping in…
This Japanese kettle’s detailed design will leave you wondering “real or render?”
Japanese culture has so many little practices that exude a sense of calm. My most favorite thing (besides enjoying a soulful bowl of ramen which I…
Nendo’s Tokyo house uses a giant stairway to keep the family and their 8 pets connected!
When I saw Nendo’s latest project, there is just one song that started playing in my mind – Led Zepplin’s Stairway to Heaven because that is…
Cook the perfect single serve of rice with this portable Japanese rice cooker!
Rice…I don’t think it gets appreciated enough so I am going to tell you how rice is a global food icon. It is found in every…
