Painted in 1819 by Japanese physician Yasukazu Minagaki (1784-1825), The Kaibo Zonshinzu Anatomy Scrolls contain 83 images based on Minagaki’s analysis of over 40 bodies that were donated to science after being decapitated for committing criminal acts. As mentioned on Pink Tentacle, “Unlike European anatomical drawings of the time, which tended to depict the corpse [...]

I recently found out about Pasona O2, an underground rice and vegetable farm located beneath an office building in Tokyo’s Otemachi business district. Once the vault of a major bank, the 1,000 square meter facility now produces rice, tomatoes, lettuce, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables, as well as 100 different flowers and herbs.
Hydroponics (a [...]

Torafu Architects‘ design for the Nike Air Force 1 shoe store in Harajuku, Tokyo, is stunning. The sneakers are displayed all facing the same direction in a double-glass showcase, creating a visual effect similar to a school of migratory fish swimming in an aquarium. The store’s second floor is available by reservation only for die-hard [...]

The PUYO is Honda’s latest environmentally friendly concept car. Groundbreaking in efficiency and powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, this aesthetically unique vehicle will officially debut this month at the Tokyo Motor Show.

While Takashi Murakami’s “super-flat” style seems to have won the world over via its vibrant pop-culture tie-ins (Kanye West, Louis Vuitton, etc.), another school of Japanese art is steadily gaining ground and quickly transforming how the country understands its visual identity.
“Neo-Nihonga” literally means “New Japanese-style”, taking its name from the “Nihonga” style which was [...]

One of the simplest things a city dweller can do to benefit the environment is to ride a bike. If a city is designed well, boasts good public transportation and the resources required for living are easily accessible - a polluting car is completely unnecessary.
If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint and gush [...]