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Preview: Canon at Milano Salone 08

Posted on March 19, 2008 by admin

Canon has never been part of Milano Salone – this will be their first exhibition in Milan. Their theme is ” NEOREAL”, combining the techniques used for Canon’s printers and ideas of Japanese creators. They will have three sections: 1.”Tsuzuri” … Continue reading →

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Kengo Kuma designs for iGoogle

Posted on March 18, 2008 by admin

Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma has designed for iGoogle. iGoogle is one of Google’s services which let you choose your own theme and customize your Google homepage. This is a project in which many Japanese artists participated and Kengo Kuma is … Continue reading →

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Tadao Ando designs Shibuya Station (2)

Posted on March 17, 2008 by admin

We have got more details about Tadao Ando’s new project. As we reported in the first article, he designed this oval shaped “Chichusen” (meaning “space ship in the earch”) in the center of the station which has three floors(image below).  … Continue reading →

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Squid USB

Posted on March 16, 2008 by admin

This Japanese company Called “Solid Alliance” has made lots of funny USB memory sticks such as “Sushi USB memory stick”. This time they are releasing “Squid USB” shaped like a squid. The new MOMA store in Tokyo will start selling … Continue reading →

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Renowned art gallery Kyubido in Roppongi hosts first exhibition

Posted on March 15, 2008 by admin

Kyubido gallery, which was originally located in Ginza, moved to Nishiazabu, Tokyo and is hosting their first exhibition titled “Nine stories 2008”. The following is the nine artists participating in this exhibition. shisei hashmura kaoru hironaka yayoi itami yumiko matsui … Continue reading →

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Tadao Ando designs Shibuya station

Posted on March 14, 2008 by admin

Tokyo Kyuko Dentetsu, one of the main underground lines in Tokyo, showed Shibuya station under construction. They will open Tokyo Metro Fukutoshinsen on June 14th, 2008. Tadao Ando designed the station which is named “Chichusen” meaning “Space craft for the … Continue reading →

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Young Japanese Fashion designers at Tokyo Midtown

Posted on March 13, 2008 by admin

Tokyo fashion week started on March 10th, and as a part of the fashion week, young Japanese fashion designers got together at Tokyo Midtown, the new cultural hub in Roppongi, and showed their works. Among the participants are: AGURI SAGIMORI、aptform、H’ANSEN … Continue reading →

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Tokujin Yoshioka for Swarovski

Posted on March 12, 2008 by admin

Another article about Tokujin Yoshioka. Tokujin Yoshioka  has designed the facade and interior of Swarovski’s flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo, which will opoen n March 29th, 2008. The size of the store is 450 square meters. Yoshioka says “Once you … Continue reading →

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Tokujin Yoshioka’s bouquet chairs

Posted on March 11, 2008 by admin

 I have many opportunities to see chairs at exhibitions and fairs around the world, but it is not so easy to find something different. These chairs look pretty unique.  They are named “Bouquet” and are designed by Tokujin Yoshioka, who … Continue reading →

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Tendo Furniture Competition

Posted on March 10, 2008 by admin

Design Competitions in Japan might not be very well-known internatinally (except “MUJI” competition), but there are couple of them that are getting some attention such as Asahikawa’s international furniture competition, and Toyama’s craft competition. Tendo-mokko, which is located in Yamagata, … Continue reading →

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