Kota Nezu, the man who caused dropped jaws around the world with his wooden car, is at it again. Today, the dyed-red-haired Japanese car designer showed a “car” made from an even more pliable material ...

L.L. Bean, the iconic New England outdoor apparel brand with a devoted following in Japan, has launched a Japanese clothing collection in the U.S. – and it's already selling out online. But, you might ...

Furoshiki is the Japanese art of aesthetically folding square-shaped material for practical purposes, such as gift wrapping, transporting daily items or even decoration. Incorporating traditional ...

Japan is home to ‘Banshu Ori’ – the making of ancient cotton textiles by dyeing, weaving and finishing in one continuous production cycle. Despite modernization, the region of Nishiwaki and its mills ...

Japanese mobile carrier NTT Docomo and materials developer Toray have been working on joint projects for a while and now they're publicly announcing one. Welcome Hitoe (Japanese for "one layer"), ...

People who come to live in or visit Japan from other countries often have a humorous encounter with a Japanese person who informs them that “Japan has four seasons.” This often leaves the foreigner ...

When it comes to Japanese clothing, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic kimono, often adorned with stylish floral motifs and deeply rooted in history, influenced by the Chinese Tang ...

A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world of wrapping as sustainability trends revive the traditional practice. Anna Papai-Vonderviszt, 40, a furoshiki designer ...

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