+ Architect Keiji Ashizawa, also known for his product designs and collaborations with the unit Super Robot, has put up a gallery of a recently finished home, the 2 Courts House, in the city's Shirogane district.

+ As expected, Japan got its share of attention at Art Basel, including some new chairs from Naoto Fukasawa and Tokujin Yoshioka (the Kimono Chair) at the "Vitra Edition 2007" exhibition. Via Dezeen.

+ The Cup Ring from Floyd, designed by Yusuke Fujinuma and Yoko Yamazaki, is notable for more than just the product itself, with the packaging taking on the form of a jewelry box, opening up to reveal the "ring" (or handle). It can be found at Bals Tokyo. JS