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OMG science
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms are facing an ugly threat

Climate change is delaying cherry blossom blooms and reducing their visual impact, threatening tourism in regions known for these trees.
OMG science
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Japan's beautiful cherry blossoms are facing an ugly threat

Climate change is delaying cherry blossom blooms and reducing their visual impact, threatening tourism in regions known for these trees.
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Tull Weekend Home / Rei Mitsui Architects

The Tull Weekend Home prioritizes immersion in nature over elevated views, designed as a grounded retreat in a mountain forest.
Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

The Best Hotel Brand in the World Just Opened a New Resort in Kyoto, Japan, Steps From the City's Best Sights

Capella Kyoto offers a unique blend of high-end hospitality, serene ambiance, and architectural design inspired by Kyoto's traditional aesthetics.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This City Has Japan's Largest Chinatown, a Cup Noodles Museum, and Mount Fuji Views-Just a Subway Ride From Tokyo

Yokohama offers a blend of vibrant culture, natural beauty, and affordable accommodations, making it a must-visit destination in Japan.
#japan
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

Being a polite visitor in Japan is about basic awareness of others rather than strict adherence to rigid etiquette rules.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Hikarigami Lighting Forges New Finishing Techniques

Hikarigami merges handcraft and robotics to create unique light fixtures from aluminum sheets through innovative design processes.
#renovation
#japanese-tea-garden
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
#cherry-blossom
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cherry blossom: why is the fragrant springtime flower causing such a stink?

Cherry blossoms are culturally significant in Japan, but tourism and influencer culture have led to community stress and backlash.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

People We Meet: Nory Sasaki, 'The life of a flower is short'

Nory Sasaki transforms root vegetables into art, showcasing his culinary skills and dedication to beauty in his garage workshop.
fromColossal
3 weeks ago

Restrained Emotions Simmer in Shinsuke Inoue's Tender Wood Sculptures

I have virtually no idea what the finished piece will look like until I actually begin working with the wood. As a result, the form often emerges as I carve, and I frequently change my plans midway through the process. Naturally, I keep the many failures a secret.
Arts
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I visited popular spots like Tokyo and Kyoto during my trip to Japan, but my favorite stop was a town I'd never heard of

Hakone, a mountain town near Tokyo, offers natural hot springs and cultural experiences that provide memorable alternatives to Japan's major tourist destinations.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

8 Best Japanese Spring Home Upgrades That Make Tiny Rooms Feel Like a Wabi-Sabi Sanctuary - Yanko Design

Japanese design philosophy emphasizes deliberate minimalism where less means intentional rather than empty, achieved through functional objects rooted in craft traditions and spatial intelligence.
Travel
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Japan resident reveals how to beat the cherry blossom crowds

Japan's cherry blossom season attracts millions of visitors annually, but expert strategies can help travelers avoid crowds and experience the blooms more authentically by embracing flexibility and exploring local areas.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I meditated with a Japanese Zen monk who works with Fortune 500 companies. I had meditation all wrong.

Meditation is simpler and more attainable than commonly perceived; it does not require thinking about nothing.
Berlin
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The 9 Best Museums in Tokyo-With Ancient History, Stunning Architecture, and Dazzling Immersive Exhibits

Tokyo contains nine exceptional museums ranging from prestigious national institutions to specialized collections, with the National Art Center standing out for its architectural design and diverse rotating exhibitions.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Renovation and Continuity in Japanese Architecture: The Work of 1110 Office for Architecture

1110 Office for Architecture addresses societal and environmental transformation through careful residential renovations and precise spatial interventions that balance change with enduring elements.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Path Envelope in Maebashi / HAGISO

A curved-wall residence near Maebashi Station creates a protective envelope around a central courtyard and gymnasium-like Arena space, accommodating a family of seven while adapting to seasonal changes and community needs.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Renovation and Continuity in Japanese Architecture: The Work of 1110 Office for Architecture

1110 Office for Architecture addresses societal and environmental transformation through careful residential renovations and precise spatial interventions that balance change with enduring elements.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Path Envelope in Maebashi / HAGISO

A curved-wall residence near Maebashi Station creates a protective envelope around a central courtyard and gymnasium-like Arena space, accommodating a family of seven while adapting to seasonal changes and community needs.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Shakuhachi Concert inside Japanese Tea Garden (Golden Gate Park)

Shakuhachi master Masayuki Koga performs traditional Japanese music at Golden Gate Park's Japanese Tea Garden Pagoda on March 7th, emphasizing spiritual connection and authentic listening beyond analytical control.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Kumamoto Exhibition Explores Shoei Yoh's Pioneering Timber Structures and Computational Design

Shoei Yoh, a pioneering Japanese architect born in Kumamoto in 1940, revolutionized timber construction and computational design through rational methodology and elastic architecture principles.
Renovation
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This Crumbling Kyoto Home Was Rebuilt as a Wabi-Sabi Sanctuary - and Every Detail Is Intentional - Yanko Design

A Kyoto renovation restores a traditional Sukiya residence by removing decades of alterations, creating livable spaces that honor historical principles while serving contemporary needs.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

When Architects Design Time: Tadao Ando and the Meaning of Youth

Tadao Ando designed a green apple-shaped watch for Cauny's Architects of Time Series, symbolizing youth as a lifelong attitude rather than a life stage, inspired by Samuel Ullman's poem.
Toronto Raptors
fromDefector
1 month ago

New Japan Makes, The World Takes | Defector

Tomohiro Ishii, a 50-year-old New Japan Pro Wrestling mid-card wrestler, maintains authenticity through his unwavering commitment to a consistent wrestling formula despite being past his prime.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

sculptural steel ladder imitates the flowing geometries of brass musical instruments

SO KOIZUMI DESIGN has developed Resonique, a ladder that explores the relationship between functional structure and sculptural form. The project draws on the structural logic of ladders while referencing the flowing geometries associated with brass musical instruments. Through this combination, the object shifts from a purely utilitarian tool toward a design piece that engages both function and spatial presence.
Design
Philosophy
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How a small shop in Kyoto connects mastery with meditation

A centuries-old family workshop preserves tea through meticulous, unchanging craftsmanship, modest growth, and a purposefully understated presence.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Japanese gardening technique of kokedama will bring a touch of magic into your home

Kokedama moss-ball arrangements offer an accessible, decorative, and sustainable alternative to traditional floristry while evoking layered urban memories.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

This Artist Creates Superhero and Comic Watercolors With Traditional Japanese Motifs

Justin Bieber for Calvin Klein Spring 2015 Ad Campaign In A Parallel Universe: Artist Exposes Sexism By Switching Up Gender Roles In Old-School Ads Russian Blogger Makes Parodies Out Of Celebrity Photos, And More Than 20,000 Followers On Instagram Approve 10 Famous Movie Titles Written Using Negative Space The World of Modern Graphic Design & Typography by Kyle Kemink Chinese Tech Companies Hiring 'Pretty' Girls to Motivate Male Employees by Chatting, Playing Ping Pong and Buying them Breakfast
Typography
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Kintsugi: The Japanese Art of Being Remade

Kintsugi 金継ぎ is known as the Japanese art of putting broken things back together, like broken pottery, using materials mixed with powdered gold and other elements. Instead of hiding damage, this technique celebrates the restoration of an object once viewed as broken, flawed, or imperfect. This same process can be seen as a metaphor for addiction recovery. Even for people with addiction who willingly choose recovery, there's an element of being remade that can't be ignored. Addicts often go through a period of denial.
Mental health
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

These Sculptural Japanese Lamps Come in 100 Colors for $150 - Yanko Design

Designed by Michael Kritzer, an industrial designer with Red Dot, iF, and Cannes Lions awards to his name, Dollights are inspired by creative Kokeshi dolls, those beautifully varied Japanese wooden figures that range from traditional to wildly expressive. The connection isn't literal. You won't mistake these for dolls on a shelf. But the DNA is there in the proportions, that satisfying relationship between a rounded head and a tapered body, the way each silhouette feels like it has its own quiet personality.
Design
#samurai
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The Japanese concept that explains why chasing happiness makes you miserable - Silicon Canals

Ikigai emphasizes purpose-driven living over pursuing fleeting happiness, reducing anxiety by focusing on meaningful daily activity rather than constant pleasure-seeking.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Atomic vs Satori

Come join us for the clash (more like a love-fest) of two beloved San Jose staple nights! Satori and Atomic have been putting on memorable dance parties in San Jose full of new and classic Goth, Darkwave, New Wave, Electro, Indie and Industrial for decades. For one night only, we unite to play all the bangers until you just can't dance anymore!
Music
fromNature
2 months ago

How 'forest bathing' keeps lungs healthy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Italian scientists documented something interesting: in areas with more trees per capita, the number and severity of COVID-19 cases were lower than in places with fewer trees, even when accounting for differences in human population density. This work is part of a growing body of research around the world investigating whether time spent in forests and nature can provide protection from infections, such as COVID-19 and pneumonia; inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis; and even cancer.
Public health
#japanese-garden
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Uncovering Japan's Road Less Traveled

Japan Heritage promotes regional cultural, artisanal, and spiritual traditions to guide tourists beyond crowded routes and reveal diverse local stories and experiences.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

villa sensorium reimagines japan's mountain forests as living architectural landscape

Villa Sensorium integrates architecture into Yakushima's primeval forest by using water as an organizing element and mimicking natural mountain ridge forms to create inhabitable topography.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

A Beautiful Historic Theater in Kyoto Just Reopened As One of Japan's Most Exciting New Hotels-and We Were the First to Stay

Imperial Hotel Kyoto transforms the historic 1936 Yasaka Kaikan theater in Gion into a luxury hotel, preserving its cultural heritage while offering exceptional hospitality and unobstructed views.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

British Museum's 'Samurai' Show Reveals the Untold Story of Women Warriors

The show, simply titled " Samurai," dives into the myth of the samurai and how it came to be, to teach viewers how this fierce warrior class emerged during the early medieval period in the 1100s and evolved over the next few centuries to become an elite class of bureaucrats. The exhibition also examines portrayals of samurai in modern-day popular culture, and how that compares to reality. Yes, the samurai started out as fierce fighters, but their identity is much more complex than that.
Arts
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

5 Must-Visit Ryokans for Your Next Trip to Japan

Ryokans offer immersive Japanese hospitality through tatami sleeping, home-cooked meals, communal onsen bathing, shoji-filtered light, and modernized comforts like private baths and low beds.
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 years ago

The Best Places to Visit in May, From Naoshima to Scotland

The best places to visit in May take advantage of that elusive window of perfect weather as spring turns to summer, when it's not too hot and it's not too cold-all you need is a light jacket. That frees up essential space in our carry-ons (big puffy jackets and thermal leggings can stay home, finally), creating more room for souvenirs from wherever we may go.
Travel
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

A 400-Year-Old Japanese Candleholder, Upgraded Again - Yanko Design

Dai Furuwatari's Pendulum Candleholder thoughtfully updates the traditional Japanese teshoku by adding a hanging hook and adjustable pendulum mechanism, making it both portable and versatile for modern use.
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