Inspiration
Grandma’s Stories and Recipes
Grandmas are part of Japan's intangible heritage who have wisdom to pass down countless stories and recipes to the next generation. Watch the documentary series of Japanese grandmas making Osechi, dishes...
Grandma’s Stories and Recipes
Grandmas are part of Japan's intangible heritage who have wisdom to pass down countless stories and recipes to the next generation. Watch the documentary series of Japanese grandmas making Osechi, dishes...
Hoshinoya: Experience Traditional Japanese Hosp...
Introducing Japanese-style hospitality encapsulated in a modern space that incorporates traditional techniques through its architecture and interior design, Hoshinoya brings the essence of Japan to the world.
Hoshinoya: Experience Traditional Japanese Hosp...
Introducing Japanese-style hospitality encapsulated in a modern space that incorporates traditional techniques through its architecture and interior design, Hoshinoya brings the essence of Japan to the world.
Kengo Kuma's Ichingyo-in Temple
Located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, the Edo-era Inchigyo-in sits in the line of sight of numerous neighboring mid- and high-rises. Kengo Kuma and Associates designed a new, low-lying main hall...
Kengo Kuma's Ichingyo-in Temple
Located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, the Edo-era Inchigyo-in sits in the line of sight of numerous neighboring mid- and high-rises. Kengo Kuma and Associates designed a new, low-lying main hall...
Beniya Mukayu, A Hot Spring Ryokan
Located near a 1300-year-old hot spring town, Beniya Mukayu, the Japanese-style inn is surrounded by abundant nature. With its 'omotenashi' service and location, you will feel rejuvenated and relaxed after...
Beniya Mukayu, A Hot Spring Ryokan
Located near a 1300-year-old hot spring town, Beniya Mukayu, the Japanese-style inn is surrounded by abundant nature. With its 'omotenashi' service and location, you will feel rejuvenated and relaxed after...
Blue Bottle Opens Shop In Kyoto
The Blue Bottle founder, James Freeman has always had an obsession with Japan. In 2018, they opened their first Blue Bottle in Kyoto in a beautiful 100-year-old machiya town house...
Blue Bottle Opens Shop In Kyoto
The Blue Bottle founder, James Freeman has always had an obsession with Japan. In 2018, they opened their first Blue Bottle in Kyoto in a beautiful 100-year-old machiya town house...
%Arabica: A Love For Coffee, Design & The World
Inspired by the Starbucks movement in the United States, Kenneth Shoji, wanted to make the best coffee in the world - starting in Kyoto. Now after a decade, his vision...
%Arabica: A Love For Coffee, Design & The World
Inspired by the Starbucks movement in the United States, Kenneth Shoji, wanted to make the best coffee in the world - starting in Kyoto. Now after a decade, his vision...
Nousaku, Going Beyond Metal Casting
Located in Takaoka, a town that flourished into a metalwork district 400 years ago, Nousaku is a five-generation family business that has shifted its activities from making Buddhist ritual objects...
Nousaku, Going Beyond Metal Casting
Located in Takaoka, a town that flourished into a metalwork district 400 years ago, Nousaku is a five-generation family business that has shifted its activities from making Buddhist ritual objects...