It’s a concept that fits Tokyo’s rhythm perfectly. A few blocks away, a minimal white tank meets exaggerated denim that brushes the ground. The contrast between simplicity and statement feels familiar ...

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Part bathroom, part art gallery, The Tokyo Toilet / Shibuya project combines the two in a project which sees architect-designed toilets appear around Shibuya. The brainchild of Koji Yanai, the Group ...

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Having conquered its home market, the Japanese toilet-maker Toto is selling more bidets in the United States. Toto’s president says not even tariffs will halt its advance. Toto’s showroom in ...

Ballplayers can be pretty particular about the things they want in the clubhouse, and for the Dodgers, no suggestion is off the table, including changing the design of some of the toilets in order to ...

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Kawaii to the max, the series follows the adventures of two of the most beloved characters from Japan's Sanrio, world-famous as the creator of Hello Kitty. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Netflix ...