30 Ways to Get Warm (and Stay Warm) During Winter in Japan
Japanese houses are usually shockingly cold in the winter. No insulation, drafty, sometimes literally colder than it is outside. Here’s how Japanese people manage.
How to Manage Culture Shock With Home Design
Moving to a foreign country is tough. Smelly, moldy, frigid (or hot!) houses can make this worse. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Here’s how to make your home a place of restoration.
Standard Products by Daiso is Poised to Challenge Muji’s Success
What is Standard Products? A Quick Introduction Standard Products is a noteworthy new home and lifestyle store line, introduced by parent company, Daiso Sangyo. Daiso is the largest 100 yen shop in Japan, with 2023 sales of nearly 600 billion yen. Standard Products has already gained popularity and notoriety for it’s affordable, well-designed home products. […]
Kominka Home Interior Renovation Inspo Gallery
Looking for some kominka renovation inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Behold: Fresh Interior Design Inspiration for Old Folk Houses in Japan View this post on Instagram A post shared by 株式会社SHOEI (@shoei_architect) View this post on Instagram A post shared by IYEYA Inc. | いえ屋 (@iyeya_kyoto) この投稿をInstagramで見る 株式会社SHOEI(@shoei_architect)がシェアした投稿 View this post on Instagram A post […]
Japanese Kominka House Conversion Inspiration Gallery
Old traditional kominka house conversions are a plentiful and elegant opportunity all across Japan. Here’s our round-up of adaptive reuse basics and plenty of inspo to get your wheels turning! Adaptive Reuse of Kominka for Modern Life When zoning and official permissions are appropriately navigated, renovated kominka can serve as hotels, hostels, galleries, cafes, restaurants, […]
Second-Hand Gems: Best Online Vintage Furniture Stores in Japan
Retro, vintage, antique, and second-hand furniture store round-up with shipping in Japan.
Aladdin BF3911 Blue Flame Kerosene Heater Review
The Aladdin Blue Flame stove is not a cheap purchase. Is it worth it? Here’s what you need to know about the Blue Flame.
Best Kotatsus You Can Buy Online in Japan [2024]
A kotatsu is the #1 winter survival tool for Japan. Here’s where you can find the best ones.