Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Apr 18, 2021
Boutique design hotels for the discerning staycationer
by Mio Yamada
Beautifully designed and reasonably priced, “On: Design” checks out four new hotels that offer out-of-the-ordinary stays.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Mar 20, 2021
Japanese designers make haste to reduce waste
by Mio Yamada
With Earth Day coming up next month, “On: Design” looks into a few initiatives that address Japan’s plastic waste problem.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Feb 27, 2021
Aichi Design Vision: Manufacturing collabs inspire creative homeware projects
by Mio Yamada
As a way to promote manufacturing industries in Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Design Vision paired companies with up-and-coming designers to create brand new homeware products.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jan 23, 2021
The ultimate colors to illuminate your 2021
by Mio Yamada
“On Design” looks at a few recent product releases that highlight Pantone’s newest color(s) of the year.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Dec 26, 2020
Cow design collaborations to steer 2021 in the right direction
by Mio Yamada
“On Design” looks to 2021, the Year of the Ox (or cow, depending on who you ask), with a few design collaborations featuring the auspicious bovine.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Nov 22, 2020
Work from home in style with these design-focused office goods
by Mio Yamada
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
by Mio Yamada
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 ...
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Oct 18, 2020
Niigata Prefecture’s Hyakunen-Monogatari crafts a home in Tokyo
by Mio Yamada
The project’s theme is “The Tools are Suitable for ‘Ourselves From Here On.’” Here are a few “On: Design” favorites from the initiative.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Sep 20, 2020
Coronavirus can’t hold back these Japan’s traditional craft events
by Mio Yamada
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
by Mio Yamada
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.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jul 19, 2020
Omotenashi Selection 2020: Artisanal items with Japanese flair
by Mio Yamada
The sixth annual Omotenashi Selection recognized 68 products for good design and cultural relevance. Three homeware items caught On: Design’s eye.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Jun 21, 2020
Design solutions for the green thumb (or at least the green at heart)
by Mio Yamada
Whether it’s a verdant backyard or a colorful window box, plants are making a comeback in the home.