On a Hillside in Tokyo, These Homes Rise From the Rock
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture creates a 12-unit residence in a quiet neighbourhood.
Concrete Jungle.
Tokyo
The World’s Largest Anime Store Opens in Tokyo
Animate Ikebukoro.
A mecca of manga and anime is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Tokyo this spring. Japan’s largest anime chain’s Animate Ikebukoro Flagship Store feted its grand opening on March 16, to the joy of otaku everywhere.
Designer of Dreams: 75 Years of Christian Dior Exhibit Tokyo
A giant of French haute couture fashion has arrived in Tokyo this spring. The Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition celebrates the iconic couturier’s designs and his close ties to Japan.
Soused In The Springtime
Celebrating the Japanese cherry blossom.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Revisiting a memorable trip to Japan, where a cherry-blossom party runs wild and romance cuts short.
Ian Gillespie
Building culture.
His buildings, sustainable design philosophy, and commitment to public art win the Westbank founder awards and kudos around the world, but at home he’s a polarizing figure.
Tokyo’s Yayoi Kusama Museum
Polka dot darling.
At the age of 88, art legend Yayoi Kusama has opened her own gallery, the much-anticipated Yayoi Kusama Museum.
Finding Tranquility in Tokyo
Should you find yourself in Tokyo, and in need of a break, here are a few places to unwind.
Decoding Japanese Hotels
Skip over Western-style accommodations in favour of boutique hotels with local charm. Here, four of the best.
Japan Unlayered in Vancouver
Interconnected mini-exhibits and pop-ups celebrating contemporary Japanese architecture, design, and cuisine.
