Have you ever been intrigued by Japanese toilets with their hands-free comforts? They may soon be in your neighborhood, too, as the pandemic expands demand for...
Between the threading, the dyeing, the weaving, the sewing, and everything in between “the complexity of each step is mind boggling”, explains Sheila Cliffe.
"Fog sculpture" covered with artificial fog. The shape changes with the direction and strength of the wind = Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, Nagano City (Photographed by...
So many ukiyo-e were published in the past, not just by Kuniyoshi. I believe that the works discovered so far are only the tip of the...
In March, six months after launch, Kirin’s Ichiban Shibori Zero Sugar beer surpassed the company's estimated sales at the fastest rate of sales of any new...
Even though similar machines have existed around the world since the 1880s (for gumballs and postcards!), gachapon has had a place in Japan since 1960.
~~ Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be...
Drafted on the assumption of Western superiority, the postwar Japanese constitution is not an artifact of Japanese political will or self-determination, but a monument to what...
Furukawa Yosuke Shoten’s washi jackets are soft, water-resistant, and washable. They are warm in the winter, but breathable and comfortable in the summer.
Situated in Ginza, this icon of Japan’s architectural avant garde — designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in 1972 — is destined for demolition.
Premium Japan celebrates the super creative restaurant scene in Asia with a deeper look at Japan’s best, along with a sneak peek at the up-and-coming challengers.
What makes Nishihara in Shibuya ward special, for example? “There are so many cool new shops here, while others have been around for over 50 years,”...