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all photos by yohei sasakura courtesy hamada designLocated in one of Japan’s industrial hubs of Osaka is Nakanishi Metal Works, a company that manufactures metal components like bearings that go into…
Japanese animator Eugene works for the award-winning studio Robot Communications. But as a side project, the animator has been creating a beautiful side project that recently came together …
Shibuya CrossingEach image is made from a unique Japanese paper known as pachika, developed by paper company Takeo. The characteristics of the paper are such that when heated, the surface turns …
The Mitosaya Botanical Distillery is located in Chiba, right in the middle of the Boso Peninsula. It’s these and other local ingredients that go into the many varieties of brandy and spirits tha…
Morita Miyata is a Japanese company that was originally established in the late 1800s. But despite their many achievements, they struggled with the fact that disaster preparedness continues to b…
In Japan, Zen rock gardens are considered, if nothing else, a source of serenity and relaxation. Another source of relaxation – enjoying Japanese sweets – doesn’t necessarily go hand-in…
Not quite as well known is the unique and innovative method they use to protect their important cultural property from fire. In order to maintain the authenticity of the landscape, officials dec…
It’s peak persimmon drying season in Japan right now. The reason early November is peak persimmon drying season is because dried persimmons (hoshigaki) are a traditional food that plays a centra…
In 2014, a subculture emerged in Japan called jimi halloween (地味ハロウィン), or “mundane Halloween.” It was started by a group of adults at Daily Portal Z who “kind of wanted to participate in the festivi…
The majority of suburban Japan is a bland landscape of regular, cheaply constructed homes, along with shops and signage that dot the streets in colors that clash with the surrounding environment.…
