As society becomes increasingly fast-paced and chaotic, many of us are seeking ways to create a sense of calm and tranquility ...

Some interior design aesthetics look so flawless, you’re afraid to touch something for fear of upsetting the perfect display. But if you’re more inclined to create a space that’s meant for actual ...

If there were a contest for brilliant Japanese takes on aesthetics, there'd be a lot of competition. But in our opinion, wabi sabi would take the top prize. The rhythmic rhyming expression for ...

Japanese hospitality and design principles join together with California cool at this boutique hotel located in Japantown in ...

After spending several years in Tokyo, a family revamps an American Foursquare with a fresh floor plan, a glassy extension, and an appreciation of Japanese design. By the time Peter Hennessy and ...

Kainani Kahaunaele joins HI Now Daily to share her journey, “edu-tainment” style, and perform her mele Ka Hīnano o Puna. Kainani Kahaunaele joins HI Now Daily to share her journey, “edu-tainment” ...

Vancouver's coffee scene is getting another big boost this fall as one of Fraserhood's café is expanding to downtown. Slo Coffee, known for its calming wabi-sabi–inspired design and meticulous ...

In the 17th century, potter Ri Sanpei discovered a new type of durable porcelain that he painted in the blue and white sometsuke style. Sanpei’s work was ... The wooden trays that Mori Kougei makes ...