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.
A blessing in disguise: Japan’s heritage-saving skills
Shrouding Japan’s iconic structures in scaffolding and suyane for years at a time, the Protected Conservation Techniques are a world of dedication and detail.
Too good to ignore: The new solar panel scheme for the masses
Mixing sustainability with savings, Trende is fast becoming the go-to service for solar panels in Tokyo. We talked to Chairman Jeffrey Char about the future of green power in the city.
Uchi-soto: How the Japanese concept that divides the "in" from the "out" reflects in Tokyo architecture
Small spaces, almost-windowless fronts, low walls that don’t seem to be keeping any burglars out — the Japanese idea of uchi and soto, a clear distinction between the inside and the outside, has shaped Japanese society and homes for centuries.
The Western world is embracing Marie Kondo. Yet she has tidied Japanese homes for years, pre-Netflix. But why would a country renowned for clean and clear aesthetics need someone to straighten that out?
