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In this month's Feature, we take a look at the past, present and future of Japanese design, with a focus in particular on how designers are responding to the challenges and opportunities associated with increased tourism and the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
An interview with Hiroshi Kashiwagi, professor emeritus at Musashino Art University
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Japan has introduced a number of new pictograms to make getting around simpler for foreign visitors.
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On the enduring significance of the Good Design Award
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A new breed of tractor is roaming Japan's fields.
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The ever-changing program of exhibits at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT highlights the possibilities for future design.
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Elderly and physically disabled people can find a new joy in eating thanks to sensitively designed cutlery and tableware.
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A hospital in Sapporo has borrowed ideas from airport design to better welcome patients from overseas.
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An interview with Kenya Hara, graphic designer, curator and art director for Muji
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