Monthly Archives: March 2010

VERTU with Kazumi Murose

Kazumi Murose is called “Ningen Kokuho” in Japan. It means “Living national treasure”. This status has been giving to masters in different fields, who have extraordinary techniques. He is a master of “Shitsugei” or Japanese  lacquer art. Vertu is a … Continue reading

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KENZO POWER by Kenya Hara

Fashion Brand Kenzo’s cosmetic line “KENZO POWER” will release “COLOGNE” on the 1st of April.  “KENZO POWER”‘s metalic and cool design has been expressed with it’s transparent bottle this time. Via: excite.co.jp

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Wrist Watches by Naoto Fukasawa

Naoto Fukasawa has designed “Wrist watches” for “plus minus design”, where he works as a creative director.  The new watches looks very simple at a glance, but of course there is something different about these watches. What is different about … Continue reading

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Art Brut Japonais

“Art Brut Japonais” exhibition will start on March 24th (until January 2nd 2011) at La halle saint pierre museum in Paris. 63 Japanese pop artists will exhibit their work. Part of the exhibition will be shown at Spirit Art Museum.

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Fire pot stand by NIMI

By putting a pot on “Fire pot stand”, it would look like a pot on fire. This product was designed by NIMI (Takuya Nimi, and Yuki Nimi).  They say that they saw “the close connection” between a pot and fire, … Continue reading

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Tokinokura Lavatories Shimodate by Shuichiro Yoshida Architects

  Shuichiro Yoshida Architects designed a toilet space in Chikusei, Japan. Here is the press release by the architect office. —————————— Tokinokura lavatories Shimodate The project is located in Chikusei City in Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 60km north-east from Tokyo in … Continue reading

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