Aman Hotel Tokyo, Luxury in the Sky

A modern oasis offering room to breathe above the city's bustle

Tokyo exists in the upper echelon of electrified cities—with a high energy that’s grounded by integrity and attention to detail. Small-scale living was pretty much invented in Tokyo with both homes and hotels optimized for efficient use of space, so the notion of luxury is found through peace, tranquility and breathing room. The Aman Hotel Tokyo, which opened earlier this year, has set a new …

Japanese Art and Design

240 pages of Japan's meticulous craftsmanship and evolving aesthetic

Japan’s illustrious history of design permeates nearly every aspect of its modern culture. Centuries of painstaking craftsmanship—combined with an unparalleled attention to detail and ancient traditions steeped in ritual and honor—have given way to a forward-thinking society that’s passionate about improving the experience of life. A new book by V&A Publishing, “Japanese Art and Design,” explores this underlying quest for excellence through the country’s most …

Studio Visit: BUAISOU, Brooklyn

How the Japanese artisans create natural indigo dye from scratch

Here at CH, indigo is our muse (we’ve even dedicated a Gift Guide to it this year) but sometimes, the final product can’t tell the entire story on its own. Natural indigo blue is not an easy color to achieve, is the takeaway from our conversation with BUAISOU, a unique collective that not only grows and harvests indigo leaves in Tokushima, Japan but also does …