June 12, 2020 We have reached the end (of one phase) of a long journey, which also marks a new beginning. The idea for this project...

さる2月13日（2020年春学期）に、RISDにて、ウォルフガング・ルドルフ教授による大学デザインコース「旧北陸銀行ビルの再活用を考える」（英語タイトル「Reimagining the Old Hokuriku Bank...

日本語 The design studio “Reimagining the Old Hokuriku Bank Building” kicked-off on February 13 (Spring 2020 semester) at Rhode Island...

We sincerely apologize that TKTB is suspending all travel curation service until further notice. As with all industries, business is hurtin

There is no guidebook, and the only 2 words in the dictionary are Tenacity and Perseverance. Everyday is about finding the energy to...

Super grateful for the invitation from Mr. Hiroshi Sako of Hiko Mizuno College in Tokyo, to spend a day in Tochigi with their amazing...

Do you know some potteries in Japan have unique fingerprints? If you are a potter, have you try playing with decorating the base of...

My Kyushu exploration led me to Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture, most famous for Yame-cha (Yame green tea). I don't come here for the...

All countries have their own ghouls, goblins, monsters and folklore. Japanese "youkai" monster-theme activities and exhibitions always...

It was great pleasure to be part of the Pratt Institute's travel workshop in late Feb. A group of 21 academics and creative...