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  • How about a cup of broth?

    How about a cup of broth?

    There is a place that fulfills my wish in Nihonbashi, in Tokyo. It’s called Dashi Bar (dashi means broth in English). You can order a cup of broth.

    January 30, 2015
    Design
    Food, Japan
  • Public signs that make you smile

    Public signs that make you smile

    Public signs are mostly straightforward. They often have a critical role to warn people to avoid a dangerous situations. They have to send a clear message.

    June 11, 2013
    Design
    Japan, Signs
  • It’s small, but cozy – micro-apartment in Japan

    It’s small, but cozy – micro-apartment in Japan

    Is micro-apartments the next big thing? According to a CBS morning news report, the city of San Francisco changed the law for the minimum size of a rental apartment to 220 sq ft because of the lack of affordable housing. The reporter showed a brand new 295 sq ft micro apartment at $1,600 per month, which was…

    March 8, 2013
    Design
    Japan, Living
  • Washable and replaceable signs like taking off socks

    Washable and replaceable signs like taking off socks

    Umeda Hospital is an obstetrics and gynecologist clinic in Japan who has washable sign system. All the signs are easily laundered and changed.

    February 1, 2013
    Design
    Japan, Signs
  • Money is cute in Japan

    Money is cute in Japan

    “Cute” is probably one of the most used adjectives in Japan. Cute things are well accepted by all generation. In Japan, there is electric money called Waon.

    December 13, 2012
    Design
    Branding, Japan, Money
  • Fresh bread in a can for emergency and good cause

    Fresh bread in a can for emergency and good cause

    The bakery Pan-Akimoto invented bread in a can that tastes good and lasts three years. When the 6.8 earthquakes hit mid-Niigata prefecture…

    October 31, 2012
    Design
    Emergency, Food, Japan, プロダクト

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