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This article is part of Sunday Edition: “Minimalisms”. The Shinto shrine known as Nikkō Tōshō-gū is located in the mountains two hours north of Tokyo. Built in 1617 as the mausoleum of the first ...

In an age of Y2K-inspired loud graphics (think neon chrome, pixel motifs and holograms), a contrasting movement has quietly taken hold. Leading brands are embracing a “less is more” philosophy rooted ...

In Japan, people are stripping down their homes in favor of minimalist designs. The practice dovetails with the rise of Marie Kondo and the deep-rooted influence of Zen Buddhism. Here's what they look ...

Japanese minimalism continues to be one of the biggest trends and also one of the most versatile, in the sense that it goes just as well with ultra-luxurious high-end superyachts as it does with ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Fumio Sasaki's one-room Tokyo apartment is so stark friends liken it to an interrogation room. He owns three shirts, four pairs of trousers, four pairs of socks and a meager ...

Japanese minimalism is a concept that fits the tiny house movement perfectly. It is about living a simpler and uncluttered life with what you need and nothing more. The simple yet classy Gables tiny ...

ZEN FASTER: Japan’s minimalist design and quiet grace — hardly what one expects from fast fashion. But that was the setting, and storyline, for H&M Studio’s see-now-buy-now spring collection, ...

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that our homes are more than just a place to sleep—they’re sanctuaries, workspaces, and creative hubs. As people crave calm, functionality, and ...