According to renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, "this book aims to establish the interrelation between patterns and layering within architecture. These two previously detached notions can now be ...

Popular Japanese mobile apps have malicious design elements called dark patterns or deceptive user interface designs, researchers from Tokyo Tech have found. A new class of dark patterns, called ...

A new book from Phaidon titled Iro: The Essence of Colour in Japanese Design celebrates iconic pieces of design from the country through the lens of its traditional colour spectrum. Iro, which ...

Wa. Ma. Waku doki. Wabi sabi. When it comes to car design, the Japanese are literally speaking their own language these days. The country's automakers are embarking on a major styling renaissance and ...

Curator Ian Lynam wants to expand the types of people and projects that are recognised when the history of Japanese design is discussed. A new exhibition aims to tell the story of Japanese graphic ...

Discover the Meijer Japanese Garden in Great Rapids, Michigan. Here, ancient garden design renews the deeper human-nature connection for its visitors.

Think of a Japanese garden and chances are you will envisage a gracefully arching bridge, winding stepping stones, moss ...

The Okura Prestige Tower Lobby. When the demolition of a hotel results in an international outcry, you know it has become more than just a place to stay; it is a destination in its own right, an ...