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Via theguardian.com
New But Ancient Orchid Species Discovered in Japan
Japan’s most recognizable orchid, the Spiranthes australis, has been cherished for centuries (it even features in The Man’yōshū, the oldest collection of Japanese waka poetry, dating back to 759AD) and it’s just …
Test Drive: The Electric 2023 Lexus RZ 450e
The Japanese automaker’s electrification story begins with an unexpected blend of classic qualities and a totally new driving experience.
Eight-Color Crayon
$9.00
Designed and manufactured in Japan by stationery brand Hightide (founded in Fukuoka in 1994), this non-toxic wax crayon includes eight colors in one instrument. Choose from pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, …
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Via designboom.com
Azuma Makoto’s “Frozen Flowers 2023” Sculpture
Following his 2021 frozen flower installation, Japanese artist Azuma Makoto unveils his stunning “Frozen Flowers 2023” piece in Hokkaido, Japan. Makoto weaves together various types of colorful flowers, creating a tall structure, …
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Inside The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
An oasis in the sky, designed by the internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma
The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan
$60.00
Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong’s The Obsessed: Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan seeks to explore Japanese subcultures across various regions. With profiles on 40 individuals (including DJ Sumirock, the world’s oldest professional …
Byakko Bespoke
$380.00
Silky and fresh, SAKE HUNDRED’s flagship drink, Byakko Bespoke (made from 100% Hyogo Yamadanishiki rice) will impress experts and newcomers alike. Very few distilleries polish grains of rice to this level, and …