Seasons & Episodes
JOMON
The Jomon period began around 15,000 years ago and lasted for over ten thousand years. In recent years a host of Jomon-t
Greener Living
Our relationship with nature has been changed by our experiences during the pandemic. Many feel a strong desire to bring
Design Hunting in Fukui Part 1
Fukui Prefecture lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan, in the central area of Japan's main island. A wide array of proj
Design Hunting in Fukui Part 2
Fukui Prefecture lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan, in the central area of Japan's main island. 90% of Japan's eyegl
Active Communities
Falling birth rates have left much of the world grappling with the problem of isolation. Community hubs play a vital rol
Design Hunting in Amami Oshima
This time we're visiting Amami Oshima, which lies midway between Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. Recognized as a Natu
Evolving Museums
Displaying historical artifacts and artworks, museums are temples of knowledge, respected as arbiters of culture and the
Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture "Traditional Heritage"
This time we're visiting Kyoto Prefecture. It flourished as Japan's capital for a thousand years, evolving a unique cult
Picture Books
Increasing digitalization has led to fears about paper books, and a reappraisal of the value of picture books. Unlike re
Snack Time
The Japanese custom of snack time led to regular Japanese creating a unique culture around sweets. Since late 1800s, the
Design Hunting in Fukuoka
This Design Hunt takes us to Fukuoka prefecture in the north of the island of Kyushu. With urban hubs, a coastline and m
Dialogue with Material Part 1
This time we visit the "Material, or" exhibition at design institute 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo. Humans have
Dialogue with Material Part 2
This time we visit the "Material, or" exhibition at design institute 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo. Humans have
Design Hunting in Aichi
This time we visit Aichi Prefecture, a national hub with connections that stretch east and west across Japan. A focal po
Opening New Doors for Children's Futures
As fewer children are born in Japan, educational approaches are starting to change. Traditional competitive and uniform
Sound Designs in Wood
Since ancient times wood has been used to produce sound and music. Whether by striking, blowing or through resonance, ea
Shaping Spaces Around Books
Books from all eras provide us with knowledge, inspiring emotional reactions that bring color to our lives. Yet as the i
Design Hunting in Chiba
Chiba Prefecture has a long history of exploration by new arrivals. A neighbor of Tokyo, it also has a warm, mild climat
Embroidery
This time we explore the world of embroidery. It's said to have come to Japan from continental Asia along with Buddhism
Lifestyle Tools
There are design stories behind every one of the household items we use on a daily basis. Various creators have shaped t
Design Hunting in Tokyo: Updating Traditional Crafts
Tokyo is still home to many traditional crafts and techniques that have been handed down through generations of artisans
Customize
As the internet makes it easy to find information, more and more people are trying their hand at new creative endeavors.
Variations on a Theme
How can designs reveal new perspectives and surprising values in the familiar? Meet an architect bringing new value to e
New Public Restroom Designs
Japanese restrooms have won the world's attention for their reflection of larger society. A sweeping new trend is changi
Shared Living, Shared Spaces
The pandemic cut many of us off from relationships with others, giving rise to isolation and loneliness. Remote living h
Design Hunting in Fukushima
This time we visit Japan's third-largest prefecture, Fukushima. The mild climate and snowy mountains have shaped diverse
Disaster Reconstruction: Wajima-nuri
Wajima-nuri is a lacquerware craft from Ishikawa Prefecture, and one of the oldest traditional crafts in Japan. However,
Design Hunting in Iwate
This time we visit the idyllic mountain landscape and dramatic Sanriku coastline of Iwate Prefecture. From 400-year-old
Aging
Japanese have a unique appreciation for aging. From the fleeting beauty caused by natural decay to the appreciation of i
Science & Design: Evoking the Future
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, a gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo, held an exhibition titled, "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory f
Design Hunting in Shizuoka
This time we visit Shizuoka Prefecture, blessed by subsoil water flows from Japan's highest peak, Mt. Fuji. Edo-period s
Design Hunting in Kamakura
This time we visit Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. The site of Japan's capital 800 years ago, this historic city is fil
Creative Archives
Social change has led to new projects that archive things of value using unique techniques. From storing and displaying
Sleeping
Japanese people have some of the shortest average sleep in the world. No wonder people are turning to designs that cente
Book Design
The rise of digital books has led to massive changes for the printed word. So when you pick up a physical book in a stor
Circular Design
We are all part of a vast, natural ecosystem. Today, circular design is making waves because it prioritizes our resource
Inspired by Nature's Strength
Creators have always been inspired by powerful natural phenomena that lie beyond our control. One design unit pours the
Evolving Renovations
Renovation usually means hollowing out an old building and adding a new interior. Yet this approach is starting to chang
Design Hunting in Nagano
Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture has long been a hub that connects east and west Japan. The Northern Alps Art
Poop-Loop
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo's Roppongi is currently showing a "pooploop" exhibition. Our presenters chat with exhibition
Design Hunting in Toyama
Lying by the Sea of Japan, Toyama Prefecture is home to wood carving, glasswork and Takaoka bronze casting that has over
The New Potential of Sharing
The idea of sharing with others is a common-sense approach that also strengthens our relationships and enriches our ment
Design Hunting in Ishikawa
Ishikawa Prefecture is home to a diverse array of arts and crafts, and has a thriving traditional culture. The Kaga regi
Learning through Play
In a complex, unpredictable world, we can learn a great deal about ways to live from how children play. From a playgroun
Designing Neighborhoods
Today's theme: Designing Neighborhoods. Architects and artists work with landowners and local government to shape appeal
Design Hunting in Hiroshima
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Hiroshima. Explore the ravages of war and a call for peace at the Hiroshima Peace Memor
Wrapping
Today's theme: Wrapping. In Japan the art of wrapping and tying is a culture displaying beauty and thoughtfulness. It el
Design Hunting in Osaka
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Osaka. A thriving trade and economic hub with a unique culture. Join us on a hunt for r
Reviving Lost Traditions
Today's theme: Reviving Lost Traditions. Many traditional arts have been lost to time. We meet creators who have reevalu
Shifting Perspectives
Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realizations.
EXPO 2025 Part 1: Designing the Future
One of the most striking aspects of EXPO 2025, OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN is the cutting-edge architectural thinking on displa
EXPO 2025 Part 2: Challenging the Future
Today's theme: EXPO 2025 Part 2: Challenging the Future. A 2-part series on EXPO 2025 and its theme, Designing Future So
Lighting Everyday Life
Today's theme: Lighting Everyday Life. From a design to add light to an enclosed lot, cozy lamps with a dim glow, to a p
Hodgepodge
Today's theme: Hodgepodge. Japan has a long tradition of collecting and displaying items based on their aesthetic appeal
Compact
Today's theme: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer, and enclos
Line Designs
Today's theme: Line Designs. These are evolving in many fields across Japan, from the traditional art of calligraphy to
Design Hunting in Oita
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Oita. Oita prefecture in Kyushu is famed for its hot springs. Meet a dyer who uses that
Playful Everyday Fabric
Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives. From bold patterns and vivid colors to upd
Cleaning
Today's theme: Cleaning. More than a chore, it's a way to calm the mind. Spaces, products, and system designs to encoura
Design Hunting in Tottori
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging
Evolved Kawaii Design
Today's theme: Evolved Kawaii Design. An iconic facet of Japanese pop culture, Kawaii design charms people across border
Reimagining Analog Design
Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that d
Bodies
Today's theme: Bodies. As AI, digital and virtual spaces take over, thinking about physical bodies is more important tha
Vanishing Tools
Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a li
Astonishing Stairs
Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new sig
Parody
Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor
Designing for Portability
Today's theme: Designing for Portability. The spotlight is on portable and mobile designs. From lighting to houses and t
Design Hunting in Shiga
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shiga. This central prefecture is home to Lake Biwa and rich water resources led to a u
Designs for Touch
Today's theme: Designing for Touch. Information today comes from devices, but creatives in various fields are recenterin
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