Japan’s Karakuri automata are a brilliant example of human ingenuity that dates back to the Edo period. These exquisitely crafted mechanical dolls perform tasks such as serving tea, writing ...

Discover the 10 best mechanical pencils for designers in 2025! Find the perfect tool for precision, comfort, and creativity in your design work. You're sitting there. Sketch pad open. Client deadline ...

We explore the history of Japanese botany and show how one scholar played a key role in introducing Western science into Japan. I have a great interest in East Asian collections and was recently lucky ...

Apple’s M3 iPad Air arrives this week, and the first reviews just dropped. Here’s a roundup of the key points you should know about the upgraded new iPad Air.

An artist creates a new purpose for old colored pencils and shavings that would otherwise be thrown away. His works embrace sustainability and even reflect the essence of life itself.

The Wingback Designer’s mechanical pencil pairs a Japanese mechanism with a British-engineered brass case, creating a pleasingly weighted writing device. The integral reservoir has been designed to ...

But on the sidelines of the event, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was meeting with the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers. It was the first high-level meeting of the Japan–South Korea–US ...

Japanese watchmaker, Grand Seiko, has revealed a modern interpretation of its first mechanical watch. With a stunning, ice cold dial, this is certain to be a hit. While many might think that the ...

If you've recently bought a new iPad (or plan to as part of the Black Friday sales), you might want to consider adding an Apple Pencil to your setup. Not only is it great for sketching and being ...

Japan’s space program JAXA has had a very eventful 24 hours. The group’s Hayabusa2 asteroid probe, which arrived at its target Ryugu last year, performed its most challenging maneuver yet by ...