Mio Yamada

Mio Yamada is the Art, Life & Style editor of The Japan Times. A former magazine editor and trends researcher, when she's not perusing galleries you'll find her taking photos and being distracted by shiny objects. She's also surprisingly British.

For Mio Yamada's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:

Art Dec 3, 2020

Issey Miyake and New Balance tie-ups take textiles to the next level

Exhibitions showcasing the fashion brands' creative collaborations with artists highlight the evolution of fabrics.

Style & Design Nov 28, 2020

Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste

With a slick, minimalist design, Material Market is one of the few ventures in Japan that allows the general public to purchase craft waste materials.

Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Nov 22, 2020

Work from home in style with these design-focused office goods

As remote working becomes the norm, “On: Design” picks its favorite interior goods designed to help make the home office space less of an eyesore.

Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Oct 29, 2020

Designart Tokyo forges ahead with hybrid approach

Like many industries, design, art and fashion has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic — from major exhibitions and trade fair cancellations to drops in consumer sales. But in Japan, there could be a fine silver lining to the disruptions. Not only has innovative ...

Books Oct 24, 2020

‘Handmade in Japan’: A cross-country journey with traditional artisans

Irwin Wong’s personal project, which began with photos of craftspeople he admired, is now an insightful deep dive on Japan’s traditional crafts.

Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Oct 18, 2020

Niigata Prefecture’s Hyakunen-Monogatari crafts a home in Tokyo

The project’s theme is “The Tools are Suitable for ‘Ourselves From Here On.’” Here are a few “On: Design” favorites from the initiative.

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 27, 2020

Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community

From trailing secret lovers to suspicious dentists, Goro Koyama says his job isn't quite what you see portrayed in film noir.

Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 20, 2020

Coronavirus can’t hold back these Japan’s traditional craft events

Japanese craft events have taken a blow in 2020. “On: Design” looks at one that did manage to take place, and another that has gone digital.

Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Aug 23, 2020

Good design gets a handle on eco-bags

Since the kickoff of plastic bag fees at shops in Japan, there’s been no shortage of new eco-bags. “On: Design” has a few designer alternatives to the tote.