Food & Drink Jun 1, 2019
Cibi: A 'little' store bridging the Japan-Australia gap in a big way
by Alex K.T. Martin
From coffee and pastries to discerningly curated Japanese-designed products, Cibi bridges a gap between Australia and Japan.
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.
Art May 21, 2019
'Information or Inspiration?': The paths of perception
by Mio Yamada
A review of "Information or Inspiration?" at the Suntory Museum of Art almost needs a spoiler alert — it includes many surprises that make it more than a showcase of glassware, lacquerware, enamel, ceramic and calligraphy works: It's an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
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 Mar 31, 2019
Baku Sakashita: In light of good design
by Mio Yamada
Designer and artisan Baku Sakashita sheds light on his striking Suki series of lamps and the history of design in Japan.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Jan 26, 2019
Maho Kato: Living life by nature's design
by Ayako Nakano
Drawing from nature and past experiences, jewerly maker Maho Kato says don't fear failure to live life to the fullest.
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 Oct 19, 2018
Designart Tokyo 2018 looks beyond 2021
by Mio Yamada
Designart, Tokyo's annual festival encompassing all creative genres, is a cornucopia of design-related presentations and exhibitions within galleries, shops and event spaces. Celebrating its second iteration at a larger scale this year, the festival has its eyes set on the future: beyond 2021 to ...
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 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 Jun 4, 2017
Souvenirs for the summer holidays
by Mio Yamada
As Japan heats up as a tourist destination, On Design looks into souvenir ideas that won't take up much space in the suitcase and are a little less cliched than the usual airport fare.
Style & Design | ON: DESIGN Mar 4, 2017
by Mio Yamada
This month celebrates the art of folding with a selection of products that can be transformed by just a few bends, creases and tucks.