Editor's Choice: Journey to Japan
The Beauty of Use
Hidden in the Japan Alps, a Czech-born artist makes woodstoves that match the simplicity of Japanese interiors. Read more »
The Skyward House
Japanese architect Kazuhiko Kishimoto designs a human-scale house for a retired teacher. Read more »
Repair With Gold
The Japanese tradition of wabi-sabi. Read more »
A Platform for Living
A weekend refuge in Japan’s Chichibu mountain range consists of a simple larch wood structure and two North Face tents for bedrooms. Read more »
Zen and the Art of Knife-Making
Using skills derived from the ancient craft of samurai sword-making, a blacksmith in the Japan Alps makes knives so delicate and dangerous they turn chopping into an artful act of passion. Read more »
In Search of Tenkara
The founder of Tenkara USA travels to Japan and brings back the traditional method of fly-fishing with a long rod and without a reel. Read more » △