Japan is ready for Milan Salone 2019
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 ...
Japanese air conditioner-maker Daikin to raise retirement age to 65
Major air conditioner-maker Daikin Industries Ltd. will raise the retirement age for its employees from 60 to 65 in April next year if the company obtains its labor union's consent, company officials said Friday. Daikin thinks that the extended employment of veteran workers will be ...
Japan shines at Salone del Mobile
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 ...
Daikin mascot Pichon-kun to tell the weather from Osaka billboard
Japan's top air conditioner maker hopes a giant billboard of its mascot, Pichon-kun, will take the city of Osaka by storm this spring. The 13-meter-tall, 11-meter-wide full-color LED display, set up by Daikin Industries Ltd. on the rooftop of a building in the Umeda district ...
