The One about the Nani Nani Building in Minato

Philippe Starck is a French designer known for his interior, product, industrial and architectural design including furniture. In 1989, Starck would create the iconic landmark, the ASAHI SUPER DRY HALL (which the top structure unfortunately would be known by some as the golden turd). And Read More …

The One about the Crystal View Observatory at Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa

Back in 1989, with the opening of Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawa, Tokyo, the reclaimed manmade island is known for its aquarium and bird sanctuary. Considered as the second largest park in Tokyo (after Mizumoto Park in Katsushika), one of the coolest architecture in the Read More …

The One about the Golden Obelisk in Odaiba, designed by Phillipe Starck

French designer Philippe Starck is well-known for his interior, architectural, industrial and product design. Starck studied at the Ecole Camondo in Paris and he created an inflatable structure in 1969 that questioned materiality and would bring him to the attention of Pierre Cardin who offered Read More …

The One about the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

While the majority of the buildings you find around Yokohama’s Minato Mirai 21 are modern, you will find hundreds of people near two red brick warehouses known as the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The buildings no doubt sticks out in the location and perhaps that Read More …

The One about the Golden Turd or Flame in Sumida Tokyo (@ Asahi Beer Hall)

One of the most unique structures in Sumida, Tokyo is the Asahi Beer Hall (Super Dry Hall). One of the building of the Asahi Breweries Headquarters, many will see what many call “Kin no Unko” (“The Golden Poo” or others like to say, “The Golden Read More …

The One about Tokyo Station and it’s Design

Tokyo Station is one of the few stations in Tokyo in which many will no doubt experience the feeling of getting lost. Similar to Shinjuku Station, it’s a large railway station that is like a labyrinth. Located in the Marunouchi business district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Read More …