NOT A HOTEL Setouchi is the unusual name for holiday homes in an equally unusual setting. The Danish studio BIG designed an exclusive resort in a Japanese national park.
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EVISU, named after the Japanese god of prosperity Ebisu, is a renowned fashion label known for its high-quality denim products and its unique connection to Japanese culture. Since its foundation in 1991, EVISU has firmly established itself in the world of premium denim fashion and has distinguished itself through its distinctive designs and attention to detail.
World expos have a long tradition – also in terms of architecture. Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, is a seamless continuation of this tradition: The Saudi Arabian pavilion is being designed by one of the most renowned architecture firms: Foster + Partners.
Origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper to make countless shapes, shows us how many masterpieces can be created with a sheet of paper. The same poetic approach has led to the creation of two seats by Lapalma – a brand must have and a recent release – which draw their inspiration from it.
The Japanese restaurant, AKIRA, is on the first floor of Japan House London in Kensington. Named after Chef Shimizu Akira, the restaurant presents a Japanese dining experience based on Akira’s ‘trinity of cooking’ principles – food, tableware and presentation …
With his dishes, young chef Dominik Edlinger is focusing on international accents with a regional touch in addition to the Japanese influence. Inspired by the changing times, he takes up the topic of sustainability with his regional sushi …
Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century …
The Japanese city of Kobe is part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network – and rightly so! Kenji Kondo give us an insight into the creative culture …
I received some incense sticks as a souvenir from our neighbour following a trip to Asia. I was eight years old at the time and they seemed infinitely precious to me. They smelt different to anything I’d encountered up until that point, and soon the whole linen cupboard where they were put smelt the same, enchanting and exotic …
The Japanese city of Nagoya is part of the international UNESCO Creative Cities Network – and rightly so! Eriko Esaka gives us an insight into the creative culture …
Golden temples that glitter in the sun, Shintō shrines, zen gardens and seeing a geisha – that’s what summarises Japan’s former imperial capital Kyoto. The latest news is that the Ace Hotel group is opening its first location in Japan!
Apparently, in Japan you can go and watch sumo wrestlers training then have breakfast with them afterwards. That was something I wanted to experience …
Grace Elizabeth and Anok Yai dance a couture duet for Vogue Japan – a fashion film by Nick Knight
Nick Knight showcases Grace Elizabeth and Anok Yai dancing a couture duet as they swirl and giggle in this ethereal fashion film for Vogue Japan’s January 2020 issue…
Tokusen Kashikosa snakewood Japanese chopsticks are another step up from ebony or rosewood, and a must-have for lovers of Japanese culinary culture…
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The Murou Art Forest, also known as Murouji Sampo no Mori, is a unique art park in Nara Prefecture, Japan. This park combines breathtaking natural scenery with impressive modern art and offers visitors an unrivalled experience. Nestled in the wooded hills of Uda, the Murou Art Forest creates a harmonious connection between art and nature that attracts both locals and tourists.
Delve into the powerful, participatory work of artist and activist Yoko Ono
Junya Watanabe, a name synonymous with innovation and avant-garde design in the fashion industry, is one of Japan’s most influential fashion designers. Born in Fukushima, Japan in 1961, Watanabe began his career at Comme des Garçons in 1984 after graduating from the prestigious Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. Under the patronage of the legendary Rei Kawakubo, he developed his own unmistakable style and founded his own label under the Comme des Garçons brand in 1992.