Coolest Japanese Design&Culture (Product, Packaging, Home Decor…)Tumblr (3.0; @wasabinspire)http://www.wasabinspire.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsu2vwsdl01r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://lala-lab.com/works/ashiato.html">footmarks flower base</a></p> <p>‘ashiato’ designed by LaLa Lab. Flowering occurs after the animal walked.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/11274627766http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/11274627766Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:29:28 -0400flowerbasejapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lshvhtrA3f1r2vdhao1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.igokochi-store.com/?pid=16621312">rose in the cube</a> </p> <p>‘flower cube’ by Sola. The beauty of a rose is trapped in the 5cm square acrylic.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10980327809http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10980327809Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:47:21 -0400flowerjapanjapanese<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls33uk9H9K1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://shop.baum-kuchen.net/product/siwa-box">SIWA Paper Boxes</a></p> <p>‘SIWA paper box’ designed by naoto fukasawa. These boxes are highty water resistant and can hold up to 22 pounds.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10658779376http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10658779376Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:20:06 -0400boxpaperjapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls15tdyN5x1r2vdhao1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://journal.mycom.co.jp/photo/news/2011/09/13/108/images/002l.jpg">Pocket Ring PC Mouse</a></p> <p>’Ring Mouse’ by sanwa supply inc. This mouse can be used by one hand (forefinger and thumb).</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10610644507http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10610644507Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:26:05 -0400mousegadget<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrkh1fZcev1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.okamura.co.jp/company/topics/2011/sorano_prettia.php">Lovely study desk</a></p> <p>’sorano prettia’ by Okamura Corp. These study desk set (desk, chair, shelf, multi-wagon and multi-hanger) have designed for girl.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10239019647http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10239019647Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:53:38 -0400deskjapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrkgzvANCd1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.daisaku-shoji.co.jp/p_tan1.html">Emergency Battery spacer</a></p> <p>‘tan 1 no tsumori’ by daisaku shoji ltd. AA batteries used as “D” batteries.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10239017860http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10239017860Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:53:31 -0400batteryjapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lriq5rkeqd1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://img13.shop-pro.jp/PA01069/235/product/27335949_o1.jpg?20110301233303">Hokke Mackerel Pencil Case</a></p> <p>‘Hokke-case’ by Moso Kosakusho. This pencil case looks lide split fish. You can use it to chopsticks case.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10202868693http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10202868693Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:11:23 -0400pencilcasejapanjapanese<iframe width="400" height="245" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gusJeslMbLc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a title="foutain art" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gusJeslMbLc&feature=player_embedded">foutain art</a></p> <p>in Osaka Station City. The illuminated water represents a clocks and various patterns.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10162434781http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10162434781Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:41:21 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrehxaXpe41r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://ipodtouchlab.com/imgs10/muji_knit_gloves_iphone_5.jpg">Touch Screen Gloves by MUJI</a> </p> <p>‘MUJI knit gloves’ for iPhone/iPad users. You can manipulate the iPhone with gloved hand.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10120608044http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10120608044Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:28:00 -0400MUJIiPhoneiPadgloves<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lre4yeisvz1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://mika-tsutai.cdx.jp/works/manga.html">MANGA dishware</a></p> <p>‘manga zara’ designed by mika tsutai. These effective lines and onomatopoeia produce a dynamic cuisine.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10115025149http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10115025149Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:42:08 -0400dishplatemangajapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcm8wwdRU1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://img.sempre.jp/item/500/460093.jpg">Fruit Sticky Notes</a></p> <p>‘KUDAMEMO’ designed by masashi tentaku (D-BROS). These fruit-shaped (like apples and pears) sticky notes is so cute, and very real!</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074373030http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074373030Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:00:30 -0400stickynotesmemopadfruitjapanjapanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcjza8K5m1qa44eco1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcjza8K5m1qa44eco2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcjza8K5m1qa44eco4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://edocastillo.tumblr.com/post/10073694407">edocastillo</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><small>Silla Tone by<em> <a href="http://www.leif-designpark.com/works/furniture/Tone/Tone-page.html">Leif.designpark</a></em></small></em></p> </blockquote>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074106085http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074106085Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:45:20 -0400designfurnitureJapanwoodleifchairparquetryTone Chair<p><a href="http://japanesesentences.tumblr.com/post/10073505863">japanesesentences</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>和楽を信じている。</p> <p>わらくをしんじている。</p> <p>waraku o shinjiteiru.</p> <p><strong>I believe in peace and harmony.</strong></p> </blockquote>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074062748http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074062748Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:42:58 -0400mat mustojapanese sentencejapanesenihongoenglish to japanese<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpul0aMx3Q1qdvddgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thisa.tumblr.com/post/10073906960">thisa</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a title="*整列" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fangchun15/5866683620/">*整列</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fangchun15/">fangchun15</a> on Flickr.</p> </blockquote>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074036686http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10074036686Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:41:32 -0400japancute<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcisxtbBc1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.tokyokitsch.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=118">tatami cardcase</a></p> <p>‘tatami cardcase’ by tokyokitsch. This cardcase is made of a combination of the japanese traditional motif cloth and tatami mats.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10072907468http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10072907468Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:28:00 -0400cardcasetatami<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcg09kTTw1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.smci.jp/company/info/00059.html">All-in-one Blu-ray projection machine</a></p> <p>‘BDPorter’ by Sony. This portable unit is composed of Blu-ray player, projector, surround speakers and 100-inch screen.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10071338531http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10071338531Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:27:00 -0400AVprojectorblu-ray<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrcg85PPxG1r2vdhao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.elecom.co.jp/news/201105/0511/image/orime_L.jpg">Origami Wireless Mouse</a></p> <p>‘orime’ designed by elecom + nendo. This wireless mouse is almost like a low-polygon, is inspired by origami design.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10071474115http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10071474115Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:27:00 -0400mousewirelessorigami<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lramobHLZJ1r2vdhao1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://h-concept.jp/fs/hshop/c/evolution">Evolution Eraser</a></p> <p>‘evolution’ designed by Hiroyuki Shiratori (h concept). The eraser expresses Human-Evolution (from monkey to human).</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10027031622http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10027031622Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:14:00 -0400eraserstationery<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrame6p5M11r2vdhao1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.prismate.jp/big-14/">mobile LED desk light</a></p> <p>‘TATAMIN’ is moblie desk light. This light can be folded into three, and charged.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10026902957http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10026902957Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:08:29 -0400lightLED<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lram8ao2ut1r2vdhao1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.soil-isurugi.jp/product/detail/coaster.html">Soil coaster</a></p> <p>‘soil coaster’ produced by Soil (ISURUGI ltd.). This coaster is made of diatomite with excellent water permeability.</p>http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10026828326http://www.wasabinspire.com/post/10026828326Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:04:00 -0400coaster