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Tokyo is Gearing Up for an Art-Filled Fall. And the Entire City is Here for It
They say autumn is the season for art. In Japan, fall symbolizes freshness and new endeavors. The...
a week ago
They say autumn is the season for art. In Japan, fall symbolizes freshness and new endeavors. The season’s clearer skies and brighter moons gives renewed enthusiasm to encounter artistic inspiration. And the entire city of Tokyo is not only here for it, but sponsoring it. From...
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Sou Fujimoto’s Meiji Park Brings a Three-Dimensional Landscape to Hakata Station
Is it a park? A building? A pathway? A Landscape? It’s one of our most-anticipated architecture...
8th Aug 2026
Is it a park? A building? A pathway? A Landscape? It’s one of our most-anticipated architecture project of 2026, and it just opened yesterday (August 7) in Fukuoka, just steps away from Hakata Station. Meiji Park is a new 3,572-square-meter urban park designed by Sou Fujimoto....
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FamilyMart’s New Hipster ‘FAMIMA’ Reimagines What a Conbini Can Be
For decades, Japan’s convenience stores have been admired for, well, their convenience. By being...
11th Jul 2026
For decades, Japan’s convenience stores have been admired for, well, their convenience. By being sweetly attuned to utilitarian consumer needs, the ubiquitous 24/7 conbini has spread across Japan, achieving an unparalleled density that is perhaps second only to vending machines....
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5 Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for in Japan This Summer
There’s no better time to escape Tokyo than the summer. While beaches and mountain retreats offer...
20th Jun 2026
There’s no better time to escape Tokyo than the summer. While beaches and mountain retreats offer temporary relief, there’s another way to flee the capital: follow the art. From giant robotic insects in rural Aomori to a celebration of one of Japan’s most beloved manga artists in...
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Issey Miyake’s New NYC Flagship Blends Fashion and Architecture
Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake has opened a striking new flagship store in Manhattan, marking a...
9th May 2026
Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake has opened a striking new flagship store in Manhattan, marking a major new chapter for the brand in New York City. Located at 45 Madison Avenue inside the historic New York Life Building overlooking Madison Square Park, the two-level,...
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Shibuya’s New ‘G-CHA & Ba-CHA’ Cafe Is Run by Senior Citizens
In the heart of Shibuya—a district known for youth culture and constant reinvention—a refreshingly...
3rd Apr 2026
In the heart of Shibuya—a district known for youth culture and constant reinvention—a refreshingly different kind of café has just opened its doors. G-CHA & Ba-CHA is not just another trendy tea stand; it’s a celebration of energy, community, and a reimagining of what it means to...
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In Rare Exhibition, Kenya Hara Offers a Look Into His Design Process
Kenya Hara, the internationally acclaimed Japanese designer, has long been associated with clarity,...
27th Mar 2026
Kenya Hara, the internationally acclaimed Japanese designer, has long been associated with clarity, restraint, and the quiet power of minimalism: traits that are evident in his work as creative director for MUJI. But an upcoming exhibition promises to reveal something more...
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Cats to Blame for Octopus Deity Enshrinement Delay
Hayasuhime Shrine in Oita prefecture is a rarity in Japan because it is dedicated to the octopus....
2nd Feb 2026
Hayasuhime Shrine in Oita prefecture is a rarity in Japan because it is dedicated to the octopus. When local sculptor Kousei Hashimoto was tasked with creating a new deity to be enshrined, he expected for it to be completed by the end of the year. But the neighborhood cats had...
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Japanese Designer New Year’s Cards of 2026
Happy New Year of the horse! The year of the horse (uma-doshi) is said to be auspicious in Japan,...
4th Jan 2026
Happy New Year of the horse! The year of the horse (uma-doshi) is said to be auspicious in Japan, not only because it represents strength, speed and energy, but because of the wordplay: umaku iku (meaning, “everything will work out”) has the word uma (horse) in it. For those...
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RIP Ken-chan: The Cat Whose Epic Battle with Museum Security Guard Captured Hearts Across Japan
all photos courtesy Onomichi Museum of Art Sadly, Japan has bid farewell to a beloved cat. Ken-chan,...
14th Dec 2025
all photos courtesy Onomichi Museum of Art Sadly, Japan has bid farewell to a beloved cat. Ken-chan, the local feline whose epic battle with a security guard at the Onomichi Museum of Art in Hiroshima became a fixture, passed away in September. Ken-chan’s story begins in 2017...
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