From Venus flytrap chip clips and Lego highlighters to troll doll lighters – this post has the impractically practical ...

Wherever we can, we either create architecture to hide the fridge completely or we design cabinetry around the fridge to disguise it.” What a shame for the old, bog-standard freestanding fridge. I don ...

Sanae Takaichi made history last fall when she became the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister. Now, after just over 100 days in office, she is making her biggest bet yet. Takaichi, a hard-line ...

TOKYO – Japanese voters trudged through snow on Feb 8 to cast their ballots in an election predicted to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, though record snow dumps in some parts of ...

Nitori Co has launched the 236L 2-Door Fan-Type Slim Refrigerator/Freezer, which is available at select Nitori stores and Nitori Net. Since last year, Nitori has been expanding its refrigerator lineup ...

The man behind the Rio 2016 Olympic masterplan, Bill Hanway, has enjoyed a long career in leisure and sports design. A Harvard graduate, he spent the first 10 years of his career working for New ...

A Japanese city has cancelled its famous cherry blossom festival, citing concerns over high tourist numbers. Fujiyoshida, about 62 miles (100km) west of Tokyo, has cancelled its annual Arakurayama ...

Japanese volleyball star Yuji Nishida has taken the internet by storm after his heartfelt and dramatic apology at the SV League All-Star Game in Kobe went viral, winning hearts worldwide. The incident ...