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The Tattoos that Marked the Criminals of the Edo Period
Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos, while theft might result in an arm tattoo.
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A Craft Practice Rooted in Okinawa’s Nature and Everyday Landscapes
Ai and Hiroyuki Tokeshi work with Okinawan wood, an exacting material, drawing on a local tradition of woodworking and lacquerware.
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Banten, A Hidden Record Bar in Ebisu Where Japan Meets Mixology
A sanctuary where traditional design, jazz records, and innovative cocktails reframe the experience of sound and spirits.
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Paris, Tokyo: Robert Compagnon
With his co-chef and talented wife, Jessica Yang, Robert Compagnon opened one of the top new restaurants in Paris: Le Rigmarole.
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‘Chindogu’, the Genius of Unusable Objects
Ingenious but impractical inventions: this was all that was required for the concept to achieve a resounding success.


