Scandinavian elegance, classically minimal Japanese design, and easy English-friendly rental shops — here’s where to go to deck out your house in style.
21st-century art in a 14th-century city: SANAA’s creation for Kanazawa
Contemporary in both content and in concept, Kanazawa’s 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a signature example of innovative design duo SANAA’s creativity.
Shibuya’s decade-long facelift: Redevelopment timeline leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo’s most iconic station, home to the famous scramble crossing, has been undergoing massive redevelopment for almost a decade. Here is a timeline of Shibuya Station’s transformation until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
How to host a dinner party — or the non-existence of home entertaining — in Japan
Americans like to compete for the title of host(ess) with the most(est) and Europeans enjoy inviting friends and family over to their homes. Not so much the Japanese. Here is a short guide to dinner hosting etiquette in Japan.
