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Via theartnewspaper.com
Traditional Japanese Garments Merge with Unusual Natural Materials in New Exhibition
From now through 11 September, the Minneapolis Institute of Art will showcase Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan, an exhibition that features over 120 Japanese textiles crafted from unexpected natural materials like banana …
Geometric Masterpieces at Homo Faber 2022
Exploring the second edition of the Venetian event dedicated to the best of European and Japanese craft
A24 Ceramic Set
$45.00
Handmade in Japan by the artisans of the Hasami porcelain brand Maruhiro, this tea cup and saucer set incorporates the Jordan Awan-designed logo of the beloved independent media company A24. Available in pale …
Bristol Studio’s Sophisticated Combination of Basketball, Japanese Design and Nostalgia
We speak with co-founders Luke Tadashi and MAASAI Ephriam about childhood memories, style and meditation
Japanese Tradition and Californian Style Combine at Nobu Ryokan Malibu
This tranquil oasis feels a world away, but it's just over an hour's drive from LA
Butterfly Candle
$45.00
Osaka, Japan-based candlemaker Olga Goose balances the cute with the off-kilter in a kind of Art Brut manner. This butterfly candle is no exception, with its cheerful face and bright colors. Entirely handmade, …
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Via bloomberg.com
Japan’s First Hydrogen Train Begins Its Test Run
Developed by East Japan Railway Co, in partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation and Hitachi Ltd, Japan’s first hydrogen-fueled train is slated to begin trial testing next month—a plan that’s on track to …
Takenobu Igarashi Playing Cards
$48.00
These playing cards by Takenobu Igarashi, which were first commissioned from the artist by MoMA in the late 1980s, have never lost their charm. Igarashi—a Japanese-born educator and graphic designer who founded …