Established in 2015 and based in Tokushima, the original birthplace of Japanese indigo, BUAISOU are a unique collective which not only cultivates and harvests indigo leaves but also dyes and...

Outside space is something of a luxury in many cities and so the yard at the back of our shop is precious and acts an oasis of sorts. It's often...

There may not have been any formal anthropological studies carried out but anecdotal evidence suggests you can tell a little about a city's cycling culture and its maturity from the...

Introducing Woset, a company on a mission is to inspire and nurture children's imaginations. Proudly made in Japan, Woset collaborates with a network of specialist manufacturers and skilled craftspeople to...

Founded over 80 years ago, Noda Horo has long been associated with enamelware and continues to produce timeless, functional kitchenware in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Unlike many manufacturers, they look after...

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they...