Spectrum by Tokujin Yoshioka

Can’t catch Tokujin Yoshioka’s installation at the Museum Beyond Museum in Seoul? Relief comes in the form of this video.

Opening Ceremony in Shibuya

Opening Ceremony’s first store in Japan — located in Tokyo’s Shibuya district — was designed by Jamo Associates, and they’ve now shared photos of the shop.

Hammocks at Seibu in Ikebukuro

Ryuji Nakamura Architects is behind a series of vinyl hammocks now installed on the 7th floor of the Seibu department store in Ikebukuro.

Diego by the River

Diego by the River is a beautiful new cafe in Enoshima designed by Ichiro Katami (Kata Inc.)

9h Capsule Hotel Wins JCD Design Award

This year’s JCD Design Award 2010 top prize goes to the 9h Capsule Hotel.

AZITO

Online gallery of
Japanese Contemporary Art
www.azito-art.com

Tsumamiya 7.14

Tsumamiya 7.14 is a new bar in Shibuya with a stylish interior that is made better with its rows of books that fill up the many shelving space.

24 ISSEY MIYAKE by Nendo

Nendo has designed a new shop for 24 ISSEY MIYAKE at Parco in Shibuya.

AG Cafe

AG Cafe in Nagoya is a new cafe/gallery designed by Kidosaki Architects Studio.

Tokyo Baby Cafe

Tokyo-based design studio Nendo designs the Tokyo Baby Cafe, a new child-friendly cafe in Aoyama.

A Few Things Japan Could Teach the West About Housing #7: Genkan

In the latest edition of his “A Few Things” on housing series, Alastair Townsend looks at the genkan.

Roku Nana

Roku Nana is a newly opened “secret bar” in Roppongi.