Ganni Opens First-Ever Pop-up Store in Tokyo
Ganni, the beloved Danish fashion brand, has made its mark in the vibrant heart of Tokyo’s Shibuya City with the grand opening of its first-ever pop-up store
Jason Bruges Studio’s Tokyo Installation Combines Art With Robotics and Sports
Presented as part of Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Special 13, The Constant Gardeners is a futuristic art installation by Jason Bruges Studio that is said to be their most ambitious project to date.
Yamaka Tokyo Showroom
A variety of porcelain tablewares are displayed at Yamaka Shoten's showroom located in Tokyo, Japan.
Cherry Blossom Torch Design Unveiled for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Designed by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, the Olympic Torch is incorporated with elements of Japanese culture and is shaped to resemble the traditional Sakuramon cherry blossom emblem.
Medals for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Are Being Made from Recycled E-Waste Metals
As part of the project to move towards an "innovative future for all", the organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is collecting electronic wastes so that the precious metals can be recycled and forged into medals.
Japanese Green Tea Is Being Served Hand Drip Style in a Tokyo Tea House
The minimalist green tea house called Tokyo Saryo is considered the first of its kind for serving hand dripped green tea.
VEJA Releases Updated Iteration of Their Very First Sneaker
Central to VEJA's ethos is the prioritization of sustainable practices. The Volley boasts an upper crafted from O.T. leather (Organic Traced leather)
Cell-Cultivated Freshwater Eel Developed by Forsea Foods
Forsea Foods is making significant strides in addressing the decline of wild eel populations by unveiling its first prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel.
Scientists Have Found Microplastics Floating In The Clouds
Microplastics have now been discovered in clouds, as revealed by a recent study by researchers at Waseda University in Tokyo.
Catbus from Totoro Brought to Life with 3D Animation
Ian Padgham, a France-based Californian video creator, published a video of the character Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro but as a train.
Aesop Kichijoji Store Repurposed Timber Frames From Old Homes
Aesop Kichijoji, an architectural marvel, reimagines sustainability and history, combining innovative design with a rich narrative of repurposed materials in the heart of Tokyo.
Studio Ghibli Theme Park Opening Date Announced
Beloved Japanese animation and cultural powerhouse Studio Ghibli led by Hayao Miyazaki has just announced that their long-awaited theme park will finally open its doors on November 1st.
100 Shades of Coloured Tape Used by Emmanuelle Moureaux to Create Installation
French architect Emmanuelle Moureaux, who has been based in Tokyo since 1996, has created a colourful installation as part of an ongoing series called 100 colors for Japanese masking tape brand mt.
Off-White Celebrates the Life of Virgil Abloh With Flower Installations
In memory of its late founder and CEO, Virgil Abloh, streetwear brand Off-White has removed merchandise from its store shelves with beautiful flower installations taking its place instead.
Kei Imazu Depicts Environmental Destruction With Time-Based Painting
Recently, Japanese artist Kei Imazu's solo exhibition entitled Mapping the Land/Body/Stories of its Past was held at ANOMALY gallery in Tokyo. One of the most noteworthy pieces presented as part of the exhibition is a time-based painting of a rainforest being destroyed.
N-ARK’s Floating Greenhouse Aims to Address Rising Sea Levels and Flood Salinity
With the aim to reinvent architecture by the ocean, N-ARK hopes to develop a floating greenhouse and achieve circular farming.
Japanese Fashion Brand MUME Is Redefining Contemporary Femininity
Based in Tokyo, MUME is a fashion brand committed to its concept of “contributing to better ways of consumption" by offering made-to-order for the most ethical supply chain system.
Period Brand Nagi Advocates the Independence of Women in Japan
To empower the independence of women, Nagi is seeking a way to provide self-care options widely by producing reusable period underwear.