Style & Design May 23, 2021

Nozomi Project gives new life to broken pottery — and the prospects of its artisans

With a motto of “finding beauty in brokenness,” the women-led company balances remembrance of the 2011 disaster with hope and progress.

Art Sep 2, 2018

Kazunori Hamana: Simple vessels of complex self-reflection

Inspired by a love for the craftsmanship of traditional items, Kazunori Hamana abandoned his vintage clothing business in Tokyo to make clay tsubo jars that have since won him critical acclaim.

Travel Jun 15, 2018

Bicycles and buffalo on tiny Taketomi Island

Take your time cycling through Taketomi Island, but don't pass on opportunities to fully experience its beaches, views and local cuisine.

Travel Mar 16, 2018

A journey by kayak through Iriomote's mangrove forests

Thanks to the maze of narrow waterways that crisscross Iriomote Island, kayaking is a popular choice for anyone wishing to venture deeper into the island's jungle.