Japan, the most creative country according to this Adobe infographic survey
Adobe released an interesting survey a few months ago which takes a look at creativity across the globe. Its State of Create global benchmark study surveyed people in the US, the UK, Germany, France and Japan and came up with … Continue reading
Tokyo Council opens a free legal consultancy service for foreigners
Today we don´t talk about architecture, interior design, culture or fashion but about something essential for foreign travelers and expats in Japan : legal advice, just in case… Tokyo Public Law Office has just opened a free service of legal … Continue reading
Yayoi Kusama visits Louis Vuitton’s Fifth Avenue Store in New York
The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has visited the Louis Vuitton´s store on Fifth Avenue in New York last Wednesday to celebrate her collaboration with the French fashion brand. In honour to the artist, the Louis Vuitton´s building fachade has been … Continue reading
Get ready for Tanabata Star Festival. July 7 once again!
Konbanwa, it is finally July 7, the first day to celebrate one of the nicest festivals all over Japan : Tanabata. And we say “first day” because the festival is held during July and August, depending on the town or … Continue reading
Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario Bros and living myth of videogames, new “Prince of Asturias” Award in Spain
The jury of the prestigious cultural prizes “Prince of Asturias” in Spain has decided today to conceed the award 2012 in category communication to the Nintendo´s leading designer, Mr. Shigeru Miyamoto. It is the first time that one of these … Continue reading
Yayoi Kusama, avant garde artist and Louis Vuitton’s partner
Today we devote our writing to the most recognized and worldwide prestigious alive Japanese artist, we talk about Yayoi Kusama, tireless representative of pop art and psychodelia for over 60 years. Yayoi Kusama was born in Matsumoto (Nagano Prefecture) in … Continue reading
Kenzaburo Oe, the committed writer
You don´t know much about Japanese literature if Kenzaburo Oe is not part of your favourite authors list. Kenzaburo Oe is definitely one of the most famous Japanese writers, though his fame has not transcended borders so much as his … Continue reading
Nendo Design Studio, “Designer of the Year” by Wallpaper magazine
2012 starts favorably for young designer Oki Sato, co-founder and chief designer at Nendo, there is no better way to begin a year than winning the “Designer of the Year” Prize in Wallpaper design magazine, don’t you think so? This … Continue reading
Haruki Murakami, writer and runner: From a jazz club to a bestseller
Little personal information about this bestselling Japanese writer, music, healthy living and sports passionated. Haruki Murakami was born in Kyoto in 1949 and moved to Tokyo to attend Waseda University at 18. In his youth he spent most of his … Continue reading
Tokujin Yoshioka, “Creator of the year” in the last Maison et Objet Paris Show
Paris Design Show “Maison et Objet” is one of the most famous international events related to design, decoration and architecture. The recent winter edition was plenty of significant Japanese designers such as Issey Miyake, Ken Okuyama, Takumi Shimamura, Toshiyuki Kita, Kazuyo … Continue reading