Style & Design

While many associate the kimono with Japanese tradition, renewed interest in the garment at home and abroad is giving it a new lease on life.

The sixth annual Omotenashi Selection recognized 68 products for good design and cultural relevance. Three homeware items caught On: Design’s eye.

Japan’s department stores see a surprising sales recovery in June and masks continue to move high-end.

Whether it’s a verdant backyard or a colorful window box, plants are making a comeback in the home.

Fashion in Japan is tentatively back in business. What to expect? Socially distanced shopping and stylish mask-wearing.

Board games have received an upgrade thanks to some talented Japanese designers.

From face shields to social distancing apps, made-in-Japan creativity has got you covered.

Sheltering in place may just get you thinking more about design. Luckily, there are plenty of videos online that can help in this endeavor.

They may not have the stylish design of what's being produced today, but the simplicity in Seiji Onishi's collection of aluminum items are where true beauty lies.

Japan's fashion industry was hit hard by the March cancellation of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, saved only by livestreaming and online content as a way to keep fans informed.

With the 2020 Pantone color of the year being Classic Blue, On: Design introduces a few blue-tinted modern classics.