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One of eight such craftsmen left in Japan, Yoshinori Shimatani never drinks or has a contentious conversation before he tunes a Buddhist bell: "Frustration ruins the sound. You have to find peace within yourself first." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/26/style-design/buddhist-bell-japan-traditional-craft-toyama-temples/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #temples #buddhism

One of eight such craftsmen left in Japan, Yoshinori Shimatani never drinks or has a contentious conversation before he tunes a Buddhist bell: "Frustration ruins the sound. You have to find peace within yourself first." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/26/style-design/buddhist-bell-japan-traditional-craft-toyama-temples/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #temples #buddhism

One of eight such craftsmen left in Japan, Yoshinori Shimatani never drinks or has a contentious conversation before he tunes a Buddhist bell: "Frustration ruins the sound. You have to find peace within yourself first." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/26/style-design/buddhist-bell-japan-traditional-craft-toyama-temples/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #temples #buddhism

One of eight such craftsmen left in Japan, Yoshinori Shimatani never drinks or has a contentious conversation before he tunes a Buddhist bell: "Frustration ruins the sound. You have to find peace within yourself first." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/26/style-design/buddhist-bell-japan-traditional-craft-toyama-temples/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #temples #buddhism

As Japan's cities grow denser, gardens are disappearing — but there may be more green space than we realize. Architects and urban planners are looking up, to the rooftops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/15/style-design/architecture-rooftop-usage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #architecture #rooftops #fujikindergarten

As Japan's cities grow denser, gardens are disappearing — but there may be more green space than we realize. Architects and urban planners are looking up, to the rooftops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/15/style-design/architecture-rooftop-usage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #architecture #rooftops #fujikindergarten

As Japan's cities grow denser, gardens are disappearing — but there may be more green space than we realize. Architects and urban planners are looking up, to the rooftops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/15/style-design/architecture-rooftop-usage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #architecture #rooftops #fujikindergarten

As Japan's cities grow denser, gardens are disappearing — but there may be more green space than we realize. Architects and urban planners are looking up, to the rooftops. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/15/style-design/architecture-rooftop-usage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #architecture #rooftops #fujikindergarten

Running now through Sept. 5, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo has become a showcase for the next generation of global design talent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/03/style-design/fashion-week-tokyo-shibuya-style-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #modeling #tokyofashionweek #clothing

Running now through Sept. 5, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo has become a showcase for the next generation of global design talent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/03/style-design/fashion-week-tokyo-shibuya-style-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #modeling #tokyofashionweek #clothing

Running now through Sept. 5, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo has become a showcase for the next generation of global design talent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/03/style-design/fashion-week-tokyo-shibuya-style-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #modeling #tokyofashionweek #clothing

Running now through Sept. 5, Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo has become a showcase for the next generation of global design talent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/03/style-design/fashion-week-tokyo-shibuya-style-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #modeling #tokyofashionweek #clothing

As mass-produced objects fill our homes, a growing appetite for individuality is changing how we shop for design. What makes an object worth keeping? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/18/style-design/salone-raritas-collectible-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #saloneraritas #milan #collectibledesign

As mass-produced objects fill our homes, a growing appetite for individuality is changing how we shop for design. What makes an object worth keeping? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/18/style-design/salone-raritas-collectible-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #saloneraritas #milan #collectibledesign

As mass-produced objects fill our homes, a growing appetite for individuality is changing how we shop for design. What makes an object worth keeping? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/18/style-design/salone-raritas-collectible-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #saloneraritas #milan #collectibledesign

As mass-produced objects fill our homes, a growing appetite for individuality is changing how we shop for design. What makes an object worth keeping? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/08/18/style-design/salone-raritas-collectible-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #saloneraritas #milan #collectibledesign

KAIT Plaza, one of Japan's most celebrated works of contemporary architecture, is rarely open to the public. A one-day tea ceremony and listening event offered a new way to experience it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/13/style-design/kait-plaza-event/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #kaitplaza #architecture #junyaishigami #teaceremony

KAIT Plaza, one of Japan's most celebrated works of contemporary architecture, is rarely open to the public. A one-day tea ceremony and listening event offered a new way to experience it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/13/style-design/kait-plaza-event/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #kaitplaza #architecture #junyaishigami #teaceremony

KAIT Plaza, one of Japan's most celebrated works of contemporary architecture, is rarely open to the public. A one-day tea ceremony and listening event offered a new way to experience it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/13/style-design/kait-plaza-event/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #kaitplaza #architecture #junyaishigami #teaceremony

KAIT Plaza, one of Japan's most celebrated works of contemporary architecture, is rarely open to the public. A one-day tea ceremony and listening event offered a new way to experience it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/13/style-design/kait-plaza-event/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #kaitplaza #architecture #junyaishigami #teaceremony

"I'd heard the secondhand shopping was good, but I actually hadn't understood simply how good it could be" — surging demand for vintage Japanese apparel is changing the face of retro fashion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/12/style-design/tourists-retro-clothes-thrifting-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #japanesefashion #textiles #secondhand

"I'd heard the secondhand shopping was good, but I actually hadn't understood simply how good it could be" — surging demand for vintage Japanese apparel is changing the face of retro fashion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/12/style-design/tourists-retro-clothes-thrifting-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #japanesefashion #textiles #secondhand

"I'd heard the secondhand shopping was good, but I actually hadn't understood simply how good it could be" — surging demand for vintage Japanese apparel is changing the face of retro fashion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/12/style-design/tourists-retro-clothes-thrifting-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #japanesefashion #textiles #secondhand

"I'd heard the secondhand shopping was good, but I actually hadn't understood simply how good it could be" — surging demand for vintage Japanese apparel is changing the face of retro fashion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/12/style-design/tourists-retro-clothes-thrifting-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #japanesefashion #textiles #secondhand

Why are tourists falling for Japan's nail salons? One recent American visitor got "hand-painted masterpieces in a couple of hours. In the U.S., a simple gel manicure and French tip would take the same amount of time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/04/style-design/nail-art-tourists-japan-salons-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #cosmetics #tourism

Why are tourists falling for Japan's nail salons? One recent American visitor got "hand-painted masterpieces in a couple of hours. In the U.S., a simple gel manicure and French tip would take the same amount of time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/04/style-design/nail-art-tourists-japan-salons-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #cosmetics #tourism

Why are tourists falling for Japan's nail salons? One recent American visitor got "hand-painted masterpieces in a couple of hours. In the U.S., a simple gel manicure and French tip would take the same amount of time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/04/style-design/nail-art-tourists-japan-salons-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #cosmetics #tourism

Why are tourists falling for Japan's nail salons? One recent American visitor got "hand-painted masterpieces in a couple of hours. In the U.S., a simple gel manicure and French tip would take the same amount of time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/07/04/style-design/nail-art-tourists-japan-salons-travel/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #cosmetics #tourism

You don't need to speak Japanese to understand "A Dictionary of Color Combinations," the country's foundational text of color theory that has spread across the world. In fact, "the colors speak for themselves." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/27/style-design/color-dictionary-sanzo-wada-fashion-art-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #clothing #japanesecrafts #painting #japaneseart

You don't need to speak Japanese to understand "A Dictionary of Color Combinations," the country's foundational text of color theory that has spread across the world. In fact, "the colors speak for themselves." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/27/style-design/color-dictionary-sanzo-wada-fashion-art-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #clothing #japanesecrafts #painting #japaneseart

You don't need to speak Japanese to understand "A Dictionary of Color Combinations," the country's foundational text of color theory that has spread across the world. In fact, "the colors speak for themselves." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/27/style-design/color-dictionary-sanzo-wada-fashion-art-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #clothing #japanesecrafts #painting #japaneseart

You don't need to speak Japanese to understand "A Dictionary of Color Combinations," the country's foundational text of color theory that has spread across the world. In fact, "the colors speak for themselves." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/06/27/style-design/color-dictionary-sanzo-wada-fashion-art-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #clothing #japanesecrafts #painting #japaneseart

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

Ahead of a Tokyo exhibition to celebrate the 360th year of the Ohi ware school of ceramics, the 11th head of the acclaimed family of artisans describes how continuing his legacy means adapting to a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/12/style-design/ceramics-ohi-chozaemon-xi-japanese-crafts-360th-anniversary/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #pottery #exhibitions #japaneseart #ohiware #ohichozaemonxi

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

From European fashion houses to content creators, everyone is talking about "sashiko" — traditional Japanese needlework. But a new book from a third-generation artisan asks the world to remember the craft's https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/05/02/style-design/sashiko-needlework-new-book-traditional-craft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #sashiko #japanesecrafts #books

A Cabinet Office–backed showcase of Japanese craft, design, art and fashion is designed to feel effortless. But what happens to art when elegance is also policy? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/28/style-design/sui-collection-kyoto-paris-cabinet-office-japanese-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #japaneseart #japanesefashion

A Cabinet Office–backed showcase of Japanese craft, design, art and fashion is designed to feel effortless. But what happens to art when elegance is also policy? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/28/style-design/sui-collection-kyoto-paris-cabinet-office-japanese-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #japaneseart #japanesefashion

A Cabinet Office–backed showcase of Japanese craft, design, art and fashion is designed to feel effortless. But what happens to art when elegance is also policy? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/28/style-design/sui-collection-kyoto-paris-cabinet-office-japanese-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #japaneseart #japanesefashion

A Cabinet Office–backed showcase of Japanese craft, design, art and fashion is designed to feel effortless. But what happens to art when elegance is also policy? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/28/style-design/sui-collection-kyoto-paris-cabinet-office-japanese-crafts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesecrafts #japaneseart #japanesefashion

For its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is expected to pull in ¥48.6 billion ($309 million) by the end of this financial year from its guitar business (16% of the company’s overall musical instrument section). https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/14/style-design/yamaha-guitars-60th-anniversary-hamamatsu-factories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #yamaha #guitar #music

For its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is expected to pull in ¥48.6 billion ($309 million) by the end of this financial year from its guitar business (16% of the company’s overall musical instrument section). https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/14/style-design/yamaha-guitars-60th-anniversary-hamamatsu-factories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #yamaha #guitar #music

For its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is expected to pull in ¥48.6 billion ($309 million) by the end of this financial year from its guitar business (16% of the company’s overall musical instrument section). https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/14/style-design/yamaha-guitars-60th-anniversary-hamamatsu-factories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #yamaha #guitar #music

For its 60th anniversary, Yamaha is expected to pull in ¥48.6 billion ($309 million) by the end of this financial year from its guitar business (16% of the company’s overall musical instrument section). https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/03/14/style-design/yamaha-guitars-60th-anniversary-hamamatsu-factories/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #yamaha #guitar #music

From subtle designs that emphasize natural beauty to miniature sculptures of sushi and omelets, Japanese nail art is governed by only one rule: choose what you love. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/07/style-design/nail-art-tokyo-salons-feminism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #nails #salons #feminism

From subtle designs that emphasize natural beauty to miniature sculptures of sushi and omelets, Japanese nail art is governed by only one rule: choose what you love. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/07/style-design/nail-art-tokyo-salons-feminism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #nails #salons #feminism

From subtle designs that emphasize natural beauty to miniature sculptures of sushi and omelets, Japanese nail art is governed by only one rule: choose what you love. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/07/style-design/nail-art-tokyo-salons-feminism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #nails #salons #feminism

From subtle designs that emphasize natural beauty to miniature sculptures of sushi and omelets, Japanese nail art is governed by only one rule: choose what you love. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/07/style-design/nail-art-tokyo-salons-feminism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #nails #salons #feminism

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, creator of the iconic “Valentino red” and a titan of haute couture, has died in Rome at 93. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/20/style-design/fashion-designer-valentino-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #obituary #valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, creator of the iconic “Valentino red” and a titan of haute couture, has died in Rome at 93. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/20/style-design/fashion-designer-valentino-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #obituary #valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, creator of the iconic “Valentino red” and a titan of haute couture, has died in Rome at 93. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/20/style-design/fashion-designer-valentino-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #obituary #valentino

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, creator of the iconic “Valentino red” and a titan of haute couture, has died in Rome at 93. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/20/style-design/fashion-designer-valentino-dies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #obituary #valentino

Two years after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and tsunami, local potters have banded together in the few rebuilt kilns to keep their craft alive. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/01/style-design/suzuyaki-noto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #noto #earthquake #traditionalcraft #exhibition

Two years after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and tsunami, local potters have banded together in the few rebuilt kilns to keep their craft alive. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/01/style-design/suzuyaki-noto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #noto #earthquake #traditionalcraft #exhibition

Two years after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and tsunami, local potters have banded together in the few rebuilt kilns to keep their craft alive. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/01/style-design/suzuyaki-noto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #noto #earthquake #traditionalcraft #exhibition

Two years after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and tsunami, local potters have banded together in the few rebuilt kilns to keep their craft alive. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/01/style-design/suzuyaki-noto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #noto #earthquake #traditionalcraft #exhibition