Spinning Synthetic Silk
What gives silk its sheen, and just how did a Japanese company replicate it synthetically?
Modern Designs Update Ancient Traditions
SOU SOU's patterns and styling remain sufficiently Japanese to intrigue visitors from abroad, yet they are contemporary enough to appeal to Japanese shoppers.
300-Year-Old Hemp Makes a Modern Comeback
Founded in Nara in 1716, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is finding new ways to bring its traditional textiles to a modern market, both domestically and overseas.
Transforming Washi to Meet Modern Needs
Would you wear a wedding dress made of paper?
Designing Fashion for All Aspects of Life
Takafumi Tsuruta believes fashion shouldn't just be about the runway, but about meeting you where you are in life: whether you’re in a wheelchair, have only one arm, or are on your way to a funeral.
This Lobster Gundam Rocks!
One of the coolest Gundam we've ever seen, a custom (and organic) MSN-4 Sazabi Mobile Suit! You'll be shell-shocked when you see how it was created!
Are You Ready to Say Goodbye to Headphones?
Sony is developing a new device that gives you the ability to listen to music without putting anything in your ear.
Adorable Kitty-chan Kendama
Sanrio Company's star character Kitty-chan, and her friends, remake a classic Japanese toy.
An Art-Inspired Approach to Bridal Services
Need some fresh ideas to plan a unique wedding in Japan? TeamLab is now offering digital installation wedding services in Tokyo!
'Furoshiki' Shoes will Ensconce Your Feet
These wrap-around shoes have been inspired by traditional Japanese 'furoshiki' wrapping cloths, which were historically used to carry things like clothing or bento. But when you put them on your feet, they can carry you wherever you want to go!
Embarrassed Engineer Invents 'Selfie Arms'
Who needs a selfie stick, when you can use 'selfie arms'!
Share Your Music with the Song Wig
In a bold and radical new take on wearable tech, a device wants to take the music you listen to and put it at everyone else’s fingertips. Introducing the Song Wig!
Fashion Designed to Block Your Cell Phone
Want some time away from your cell phone? Conceptual fashion designer Kunihiko Morinaga has designed a line of clothing specifically intended to block electromagnetic waves, protecting us from the storm of information that inundates our lives.
See How Momotaro Jeans are Made
Momotaro Jeans' craftspeople have dedicated their lives to denim. See how they produce a pair of jeans, from start to finish.
Totoro Washi Paper for All 4 Seasons
Whether you're into origami, scrapbooking or decorating, this Japanese paper will bring the magic of Studio Ghibli to all your favorite projects.
Dyeing Technique Originated with Edo Lords
Along with Kyoto and Kanazawa, Tokyo is one of Japan’s three major traditional kimono-dyeing regions. Find out how the technique Tokyo Some Komon been passed down from the Edo Period to the present day.
Iro Ken's Playful Paper Mobiles
When you're the son of comedians, your art tends to come out with a sense of humor.
The 'Court House' is a Slam Dunk!
What happens when you combine a spacious house with a basketball court? An awesome, one-of-a-kind home that scores major points with sports fanatics! You'll have to see it to believe it!
Genderless Models Create New Fashion Culture
Just what does it mean to be a genderless model? Tokyo Girls' Update examines the principles while looking at internationally known icons and Japanese models.
How to Play Go
If Google's AlphaGo program can learn this traditional two-tone board game, then so can you!
