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Japanese Design Blog
- Noto Fukasawa talks about “good” design November 16, 2024
- New Light Pottery November 11, 2024
- “GACHA” Autonomous Shuttle Bus by Muji March 18, 2019
- Night book by Akii February 17, 2019
- ACO WRAP – Reusable wrap February 4, 2019
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About JPdesign.org
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Noto Fukasawa talks about “good” design
Naoto Fukasawa is widely regarded as one of the most influential and celebrated industrial designers in Japan, known for his ability to create products that blend seamlessly into our daily lives. His work transcends mere aesthetics, focusing instead on crafting … Continue reading
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New Light Pottery
The above video showcases New Light Pottery’s recent exhibition held in Japan. New Light Pottery is a Japanese lighting brand known for its innovative designs that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their collections emphasize quality materials, artistic design, and … Continue reading
“GACHA” Autonomous Shuttle Bus by Muji
Finnish autonomous driving company sensible 4 and Japanese lifestyle brand Muji have launched the first driverless bus called “GACHA” for all weather conditions. It is expected to start operating in the city of Espoo, Finland in April 2019.
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Night book by Akii
Just by pulling it out like a book, a gentle light spreads from the crevices. By placing it in a bookshelf or between stacked books, it performs in the room poetically. Designed by Akii, and manufactured by Y.S.M products. Winner … Continue reading
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ACO WRAP – Reusable wrap
“ACO WRAP” is reusable wrap made out of organic cotton, beeswax, and jojoba oil. It is washable and you can use it up to one year. It is all organic, so it can be treated as a biodegradable waste in … Continue reading
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50% off on “hope forever blossoming” flower vases
Japanese design shop is offering 50% off on “hope forever blossoming” flower vases. Filled with water, this vinyl envelope is transformed into a fully functional 3D vase. The refraction of light through the water adds to the beauty of this … Continue reading
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Illustration agency – cataci.com
Cataci.com has launched an agency specializing into Japanese illustrators. Japanese mangas and animated films have been widely appreciated around the world, but not so much in the field of “illustration”. Cataci.com has hand picked some of the best illustrators in … Continue reading
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Interested in bringing your products or services to Japan?
Are you interested in bringing your products or services to the Japanese market? Even if Japanese economy has been reported to be stagnating over the past decades, it is still the world’s third largest economy, and the market is huge. … Continue reading
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“NANASAN” of Tomoe Kaho, confectionary in Shiga, Japan
“NANASAN” is a Japanese confectionary brand created by Tomoe Kaho based in Shiga, about a half hour drive away from Kyoto. What is special about “NANASAN” is all the ingredients are local – eggs, rice, fruits are all locally produced.Polyhedron-like … Continue reading
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Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse by Shigeru Ban
Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse is located in Shonai, Yamagata, about one hour flight from Haneda, Tokyo, and the hotel is situated only twenty minutes away by car from the Shonai airport. It was designed by Shigeru Ban, and this is … Continue reading
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