Wim Wenders’ latest film, Perfect Days, shows its protagonist relaxing at a sento bathhouse – one that exists in real life. A ...

Wim Wenders’ latest film, Perfect Days, shows its protagonist relaxing at a sento bathhouse – but did you know it exists in ...

If you're accustomed to the plush comfort of a Western-style bed, the thought of sleeping on the floor might sound ...

Are they the same as Japanese futons? Yes, Japanese floor mattresses are the same as Japanese futons. Japanese futons are often called Japanese floor mattresses to distinguish them from western-style ...

Beneath the corporate-like exterior of Fuchu Prison lies a world of strict discipline, silence, and rigid schedules. Housing ...

A woman who was given only two weeks to live by her doctor managed to fulfill her dreams before she passed away this summer ...

Insomnia and sleep deprivation are universal experiences. No matter where you live, it's likely you or someone you know has ...

A court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison for joining her boyfriend in abusing her 6-year-old daughter, ...

Invite Japanese design principles into your home, whether it’s through minimalism, natural materials, functional simplicity, ...

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home. Now, his temporary ...

San Franciscan couple Jeff Waldman and Molly Filler rebuilt their cabin from scratch after it was destroyed in California ...

Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home."She was the only victim in ...