The definition of design in Japan is changing. Depending on who you speak to, what falls under its umbrella is either shrinking or expanding to include nearly all aspects of modern life.
This year’s edition of Tokyo Designers Week (TDW) would be in the latter camp. Spanning 30 sections over 10 days, it is the largest and most ambitious staging of the event since its inception in 1985.
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