We all want our living rooms to feel calming, and in 2025, that's arguably more true than ever. In tumultuous times, we seek comfort and refuge in our homes and, as a space for the whole family to ...

Could you live like these Japanese minimalists? Then again, maybe you already do. In Japan, a recent buzz word is “minimalist” (ミニマリスト or “minimarisuto”). The word has a long history and various ...

Originally an outdated apartment with an impractical layout, Kumiko Ouchi of Small Design Studio completely redesigned the ...

Sou Fujimoto, Shigeru Ban, and others experiment with communal housing in Tokyo. But within that context, there was one topic that came up again and again: aging, and how good design can help ...

The cozy cleanliness of Scandinavian interiors and the minimalist beauty of traditional Japanese decor have made them both staples of modern home design. Now, there’s a growing trend combining the two ...

My parents recently lived in Yokohama, Japan, for four years as expats, and during that time, they did everything they could to soak up the culture by immersing themselves in the community and taking ...

Since moving from the US to Japan years ago, I've come across countless cultural differences. Japan has some really nice public restrooms and spaces for children and mothers. It's been tough to adjust ...