Style & Design

What began as a folk art around 100 years ago has gradually worked its way into the fabric of everyday life in Japan.

As pandemic precautions appear to ease, retail fashion grapples with a return to business as usual.

Modern gardens have moved away from seeking to mirror nature and instead function as mediums for self-expression.

Introducing some eye-catching new glassware products that have been made with different Japanese glass-making techniques.

Not even a who’s who of Japanese designers could overcome the uneven adoption of emerging tech at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo.

With more people spending time at home amid the pandemic, the demand for attractive tableware is creating new design opportunities for Japanese porcelain.

Brands are seeking to replicate traditional models of scarcity in a metaverse where true abundance is possible.

A design fair showcasing products from the Kansai region introduces 20 brands by local makers that range from food factories to manufacturers and traditional craftspeople.

A diverse fashion market is one that is broad enough to include everyone.

Musubi Kiln explores the beauty of ceramics and lacquerware via engaging back stories.

Japan’s quilters use new work and a new show to sew past to present