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Kamidechoemon x Jaime Hayon

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

Kamidechoemon was founded in 1879 in Ishikawa, Japan, and is known as a manufacturer of Kutani pottery. Kamidechoemon started working together with Spanish designer Jamie Hayon since 2010. This project is expected to continue for another several years. Here is … Continue reading →

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Starbucks coffee by Kengo Kuma

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed a Starbucks coffee at Dazaifutenmangu in Fukuoka, Japan. Dazaifutenmangu is one of the largest shrines in Japan and about 2 million people visit the shrine every year.  Kuma’s aim was to design a cafe that … Continue reading →

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Mainichi design prize 2011

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

The Mainichi design prize is an annual award given to outstanding Japanese designers, and the winners of this year have been annouced today. Product designer Fumie Shibata is well-known for her ergonomic design of medical devices. Another winner is graphic designer Kazunari … Continue reading →

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The tenth series of “Hope forever blossoming”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

D-bros will release the tenth series of “Hope forever blossoming”. “Hope forever blossoming” has been popular worldwide, and over 400,000 pieces have been sold since 2003 when it was first released in Japan. The latest series has the same function … Continue reading →

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Reprint edition of a classical Mitsuya cider

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Asahi Soft drinks will release a reprint edition of Mitsuya Cider on March 27th. The design and recipe are based on Mitsuya Cider which was sold in 1969. Mitsuya Cider is the oldest Japanese non-alcoholic cider first sold in 1884. It … Continue reading →

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“Komodaru” wins IF package design award

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

Kichiji Kishimoto Shoten, located in Hyogo, Japan, has been manufacturing Komadaru or Sake barrels over hundred years. Nowadays Komadaru is mostly used for decorative purposes. With the purpose of reinventing Komodaru, Kichiji Kishimoto Shoten started a new project titled “Komolabo” and asked thirteen … Continue reading →

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“Kasama no ie” by Toyo Ito

Posted on February 23, 2012 by admin

“Kasama no ie” (House in Kasama) was built in 1980, and it is one of the earlier works which made Toyo Ito recognized on the Japanese architecture scene. After over thirty years, the owner decided to donate the building to … Continue reading →

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nendo x ELECOM (2)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

nendo x ELECOM (1) (6) Kandenchi (batteries) “A wireless computer mouse in the shape of a battery (‘kandenchi’ in Japanese), based on the mouse’s own rechargeable nature. The positive terminal has turned into the left-click button, and the scrolling wheel … Continue reading →

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nendo x ELECOM (1)

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Since last year, Japanese design studio “nendo” has been closely collaborating with ELECOM, one of the largest PC and AV accessory suppliers in Japan. Here are the products “nendo” has designed for ELECOM. (1)otokurage (sound jellyfish) “We enlarged the silicon … Continue reading →

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“Cloudy House” by Takao Shiotsuka

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Japanese architect Takao Shiotsuka’s latest work is “Cloudy House” located in Oita, Japan. Shiotsuka has built a house which takes full advantage of the strength of the environment, which is the “flow of light and the wind”. Even though it … Continue reading →

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