Japan is having a moment. Michelle Ogundehin considers what the West can learn from the country's approach to design and ...

The show documents how art and design paralleled the Second Sino- Japanese War, World War II and, ultimately, the post-war years—a time of radical change marked by industrialization ...

Architects Mette Aamodt and Andrew Plumb implicitly understood Ploegh’s point of view, thanks in part to their own Nordic heritage, Aamodt’s stint in Japan, and their dedication to what they c ...

In summary, Japanese interior design techniques, with their emphasis on minimalism, sustainability, craftsmanship, and connection to nature, are profoundly upgrading the home design industry.