Monthly Archives: August 2010

Polaris KDDI iida Concept Model

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin

“Polaris” is a new type of mobile phones, which has a learning function, and shows a “life log” of users. It combines the functions of a mobile phone, robot, and television. The AI(Artificial Intelligence) of a robot can help us … Continue reading →

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Ainojikan by Araki

Posted on August 22, 2010 by admin

  A photo exhibition by Yoshinobu Araki will start at the Leica store in Ginza on September 3rd. The theme of the exhibition is “Ainojikan” or “Time for love”,  and it shows 14 black and white photographs taken by Araki. … Continue reading →

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Nabeshima Ware – Design that Inspire Pride

Posted on August 17, 2010 by admin

“Nabeshima Ware – Design that Inspire Pride” is an exhibition which shows the highest quality porcelains manufactured between 17th – 19th century in the province of Saga, Kyushu, Japan. . “Nabeshima ware” were originally gifts brought to Shogun by the … Continue reading →

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Architects from HYPER VILLAGE

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

“Architects from HYPER VILLAGE” exhibition started in Tokyo on August 6th. “HYPER VILLAGE” is a new term  defining a modern city, which has been called such as “city” or “metropolis”. The following architects have participated in this exhibition: Kumiko Inui, … Continue reading →

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Japanese techniques to support Scandinavian design

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

“Scandinavian vintage furniture” exhibition started at ROGOBA DESIGN ON LIFE_Tokyo, in Hanzomon, Tokyo. All the pieces of furniture are historical items which were restored by Japanese furniture manufacturer “Kitani”. “Kitani” is originally a manufacturer which produces furniture for welfare purposes, … Continue reading →

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