Japanese home features a bookshelf wall designed to withstand earthquakes
In earthquake-prone Japan, a wall full of books might seem like a disaster waiting to happen. Rather than capitulate...
Nissan to debut its self-driving taxis in Japan
Nissan will begin testing its Easy Ride self-driving taxi service in Yokohama, Japan on March 5, 2018, with plans...
How shared space makes four micro apartments in Japan seem much larger
Sometimes, size really doesn't matter. Designed by Osamu Nishida and Erika Nakagawa from ON Design & Partners,...
House in Byoubuguara Uses Curved Floors to Maximize a Small Footprint in Japan
[gallery_extend] Hosaka's creative design solution isn't just for looks--an innovative approach was...
Curvaceous Green Walls Lure Visitors Into This Fresh-Baked Cheese Tart Store in Yokohama
[gallery_extend] PABLO's new Yokohama store combines the bakery and retail component with a cafe seating...
Honeycomb 'Wind Lens' Turbines Could Boost Energy Generation 3X
Forget about traditional tri-blade wind turbines -- the ultra-efficient turbine of the future might look completely...
29 Skylights Inundate Minimalist Japanese Home with Beautiful Light
[gallery_extend] Sunken below street level, the house is like many homes in Yokohama: crammed in between...
Elegant Japanese Cottages Stacked and Staggered Like Shipping Containers
[gallery_extend] The hotel is located on the seaside of Yokohama where the cottages were staggered randomly...
Nissan Unveils New Ultra-Compact Electric Vehicle Concept
Forget the upcoming Leaf EV -- Nissan has other snazzy electric vehicles waiting in the concept phase. The latest...
