Style & Design | ON: DESIGN May 26, 2019
New brands to delight design fans
by Mio Yamada
From cat beds to toy DJ decks and sleek furniture, plenty of stylish goods are emerging from Japan's new brand lines.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 28, 2019
by Mio Yamada
Now that the flurry of activity that surrounds the annual Salone del Mobile has died down, this month's On: Design takes a look at a few of the interiors fair's Japanese prizewinning ideas and new product debuts.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Mar 24, 2019
Japan is ready for Milan Salone 2019
by Mio Yamada
As Salone del Mobile (April 9-14) in Milan, Italy, approaches, some of Japan's top designers are now releasing teasers for their contributions to the world's largest interior and furniture fair. This month On: Design previews a few installations that look set to promote Japan's ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Feb 24, 2019
Japan's hotels design new experiences
by Mio Yamada
Among a crop of new hotels in Japan are several unique establishments aiming to support local artisans, while offering guests experiences that go way beyond a comfy bed and fine dining.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jan 27, 2019
by Mio Yamada
Now 2019 is in full swing, On: Design takes a final look at a few of 2018's end of year noteworthy prizewinners.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 2, 2018
When the thought really counts
by Mio Yamada
This month's On: Design focuses on a few everyday items that offer much more than meets the naked eye.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Nov 4, 2018
The kitchen is where the party is
by Mio Yamada
The kitchen may be home to the most everyday objects in the house, but that doesn't mean they all have to be boring in design. Soak up the cleaning experience Suuu has re-designed one of the most pedestrian of household items and turned it into an ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 30, 2018
Retro Japan makes another comeback
by Mio Yamada
From Showa Era-style stationery to Heian Period-inspired tenugui towels, contemporary remakes prove 'retro' can still be modern
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 2, 2018
Seeing things from another angle
by Mio Yamada
Design that thrives on different perspectives of the innovative, the classic and the traditional
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Aug 5, 2018
From balancing games to playing with poop
by Mio Yamada
Inspired by the 2018 Good Toy Awards winners, announced in May by the NPO Japan Good Toy Association, this month's On: Design takes a look at a few aesthetically pleasing items to help keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jul 1, 2018
From Tokyo to London: This is the house that Japan built
by Mio Yamada
As London's new cultural hub of all things Japanese, Japan House London's minimalist interiors, striking central spiral staircase, displays of nnovative design, art and architectural works and classy top-floor restaurant impressively avoid the all-too-easy preconceptions about Japan.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN May 13, 2018
Japan shines at Salone del Mobile
by Maurice Eric Zacher
This month, On: Design invites product designer and Japanologist Maurice E. Zacher to introduce his top Japanese design picks from the 2018 Salone del Mobile Milano interior and furniture fair, held in Italy on April 17-22. Nendo never fails For most regulars to the Salone del ...