The Japanese design team Yuruliku, comprised of Bananao and Kinue Oneda, focuses its energy into stationary creations, and now they’ve developed what they call the Green Marker. They are Post-it notes shaped like blades of grass and meant to…

I’m not sure what the bigger joke is, that someone would eat one of these and realize it’s actually a piece of plastic, or that some buffoon would willingly drop $270 for it ($295 with shipping). Japanese design/artist duo…

So, here’s the thing about the Japanese…they strive for efficiency. To be Japanese is to work hard and waste no time doing so. For that reason, I’m not shocked to see a product like the Stand…

Who exactly do we have to snuff to get ahold of these BlackBerrett Vintage Lace-Up Boots? They’ve just hit the BlackBerrett shop, which is Neil Barrett’s Japanese-exclusive collection. While I’m usually not so hot on pre-stressed…

Somebody should really pass these along to Dick Cheney. Designed by Japanese artist Mitsuru Katsumoto,  her “A Study In Green Grass” piece would do wonders for his ecological wraith mindset. And if they don’t change his…

Shin Okada designed this Mast natural humidifier made of pure Hinoki (aka Japanese Cypress). With no electricity or wires, the thinly sliced Hinoki (known for its high-quality timber, rot-resistant qualities and lemony scent) mast absorbs water from the hull…

Speaking of luxury houses and the Japanese, here are some traditional samurai armor pieces embellished with Chanel branding by artist Tetsuya Noguchi. I’m not sure if this is a comment on consumerism, or the artist is simply enamored with…

In our brave quest to cover all things robot and Japanese, may I present you with Japanese Breakdancing Robot. How can we be shocked? Let’s see, we’ve seen the Japanese invent robot bears to carry the incontinently…