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Jean Snow
A longtime resident of Tokyo, Jean Snow lives and breathes design, pop culture, and gaming, sustained by an unhealthy addiction to magazines and frequent visits to his favorites cafes. He has reported on these obsessions for various online and offline publications.
For Jean Snow's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Mar 6, 2015
After 10 years, On: Design columnist Jean Snow signs off — with style, of course
Build up a good desk space
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Feb 6, 2015
Staring at the bottom of the glass
Here's a glass that's perfect for teasing someone who's prone to having one too many.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Dec 5, 2014
From umbrellas with feet to miniature ice-fishing polar bears, On: Design goes clever-quirky
Fishing for a good cuppa
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Oct 31, 2014
Keeping it simple, everyday objects get a makeover
Seeing paper in a new light
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Oct 3, 2014
Modern takes on the mobile, wind chimes and more
It's time to revisit one of On: Design's favorite designers — Kouichi Okamoto, who designs under the name Kyouei.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Sep 5, 2014
Innovative products rethink generic design
Be prepared with Nosigner
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Aug 1, 2014
Goods to spruce up the dining experience
This monthu2019s Kikof This month, weu2019re focusing on perfecting the kitchen and dining room, kicking off with the aptly named Kikof, a covetable set of dishes and tableware.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 4, 2014
Watch out for Nendo
Nendo's latest work to catch the attention of this column is its Fusion collection — an entirely new series of furniture and houseware comprising 13 pieces for Danish furniture maker BoConcept.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jun 2, 2014
Clever designs in kitchenware and desktop decor
Keeping flower books
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
May 5, 2014
Classic home products get quirky updates
Crisp and dry lettuce
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Mar 31, 2014
Whether Starbucks mugs or traditional Shigaraki ceramics, interior design is about the detail
A special Trip for the ardent cyclists
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Mar 3, 2014
Old-school bookmarks, modern notice boards and perfectly designed kitchenware
Glasses that just might bounce
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Feb 3, 2014
As 2014 truly kicks in, On:Design’s favorites are coming up with the goods
Nendo releases the minamalist's stationery range, Torafu Architects keeps it small, and I'mD stacks your trash.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jan 6, 2014
New furnishing for the home, plus the latest from Postalco
Postalco keeps your money safe
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / ON: DESIGN
Dec 2, 2013
Get ready for the wintry, cold and wet season
A coffee table with a twist
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Nov 4, 2013
Getting creative in the home
Let's take the tube
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Sep 30, 2013
Construction work at the desk
Get ready for 2014 with new diaries, fun desk accesories and other interior goods
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Sep 2, 2013
A lesson in line, last of the summer design needs, and Issey Miyake's bright ideas
"Line" is one of the most important elements of design. It defines, separates, decorates and gives life to a structure u2014 and Shinn Asano's Sen furniture series couldn't utilize it any better.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / ON: DESIGN
Aug 5, 2013
Easy furniture and all things green
Rearranging furniture with the flip of a coin
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 2, 2013
Wood, paper, leather and a brolly that branches out into a leafy bough
Hang on to a brolly this summer

Longform

A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world