Amazon makes our writer an offer he can’t refuse. After an enlightening job performance review with his senior colleague Mr. Sato, our writer Masanuki Sunakoma was feeling a bit in…
In the Garden of Generations in Einbeck, Germany, a playful new installation asks park goers to find equilibrium with their neighbors. “Balance Bench” is the latest project of Berlin-based artist…
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility. Japanese culture has long embraced the philosophy…
If you can’t beat ’em, Ditto ’em. Lifestyle design company H Concept’s original brand +d (“plus D”) has released possibly our favorite new toy ever in the form of the Metamon Cup,…
Studio Ghibli theme park schedules a pair of anime from the legendary director for fans to see this summer. There’s a timeless appeal to Studio Ghibli, with its anime works…
With negative reviews flying about, we took it upon ourselves to discover the truth about this much maligned bathhouse. Japan is well known for its hot springs and, if you…