Japan Archives - THE Stylemate

·2. July 2025

Taiga Takahashi (T.T): Discovering Timelessness

Taiga Takahashi (1995–2022), a Central Saint Martins graduate and founder of T.T (formerly Taiga Takahashi), was far more than a fashion designer. He merged fashion, art, and Japanese culture into a quiet yet radical vision that extended well beyond clothing – and continues to live on today.

Architecture

·31. May 2024

In touch with Shigeru Ban

The recently opened Simose Art Museum outside Hiroshima not only exhibits art and design from Japan, guests can also stay overnight in one of the iconic villas designed by star architect Shigeru Ban.

Art & Culture

·14. November 2022

“SUCCESS ISN’T A PREREQUISITE FOR HAPPINESS”

Ken Mogi knows what makes people happy. Following his world best-selling book The Little Book of Ikigai, the Tokyo-based author has now written another entitled The Way of Nagomi about the Japanese path to harmony and zest for life. During our interview, the rock star among neuroscientists revealed why now’s the time to move over to the Far East lifestyle, how we could ensure greater well-being in everyday life and what he himself gains from balance...

Food & Drink

·15. April 2021

AKIRA: Japanese dining experience by Shimizu Akira

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 ...

Architecture

·9. September 2024

Library in the Earth:Reading with depth

A library has emerged on the east coast of Japan that is not only profound in terms of its book collection, but also its location. The Library in the Earth is located underground and conceals a spectacular wooden dome.

Design Fashion

·30. March 2023

ESSENTIALS: Clear cuts

Japanese brand AMBUSH® is principally known for its punk approach to fashion that’s characterised by luxury and streetwear style...

Design Fashion

·22. August 2022

Kanshitsu

This is the name given to a traditional Japanese lacquer technique. Handbag brand SAGAN Vienna has now used it to manufacture pieces inspired by the shape and function of inro, a traditional Japanese case...

Uncategorized

·18. February 2021

Haruki Murakami: First Person Singular

A mindbending new collection of short stories from the unique, internationally acclaimed writer Haruki Murakami, author of "Norwegian Wood" and "The Wind-up Bird Chronicle" ...

Architecture

·26. August 2024

Stillness – An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics in Architecture and Design

After over a decade of travel, study and creative collaboration with Japan, Norm Architects’ shares their uniquely Scandinavian view of Japanese aesthetics.

Uncategorized

·6. December 2022

balduin – the olfactory store

Natural "aroma" for 10 minutes every day. Simply ignite a fragrance scattering wood on the friction surface of the package. Enjoy the natural fragrance that rises. Hibi is an incense stick designed like a match.

Architecture

·11. August 2021

UENOA architects: origami in wood

Japanese architectural firm UENOA has created a wooden office that has no need for bearing walls. Folded origami-style, the ceiling construction gives a whole new lightness to cross-laminated timber ...

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·28. January 2021

HANDMADE IN JAPAN by Die Gestalten Verlag

Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century ...

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