I've always said that Japan is living in the future, so it comes as no surprise that someone there would build a house fit for a futuristic utopia in the year 2062. There are no flying cars parked in its driveway, but this Toda House in Hiroshima, Japan, which was built by architect Kimihiko Okada to resemble a birds nest, seems to draw inspiration from one of my favorite TV shows growing up — Read more

Taking your dream trip to Tokyo this Summer? There's plenty of geeky goodness to see in the land of the rising sun, so be sure to take along your tech faves and load up with these apps, accessories, and list of locations to see before you go! Read more

The aftershocks keep coming and they're felt around the world. It's just over two weeks since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan and the hardest hit areas are still digging out of the rubble. While the world's top-selling artists have come together to release an album benefiting the relief efforts, local artisans have on their own missions. These clothing items and toys are designed Read more

There are so many ways to give and if you feel the urge to do something more than give a donation, you can consider starting a project to raise money and awareness for a good cause. I recently launched JustOneCrane, a small Facebook campaign to raise awareness for Japan quake and tsunami, and thought it would be great to share tips on what I have learned and how you can get there. I definitely Read more

It's been a little over a week since the tragic earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, and perhaps you're looking for ways to help out. SavvySugar has some great advice on how you can contribute to the efforts, and there are several beauty brands participating in earthquake relief offers, such as Shiseido, who recently made a significant donation. See what other companies are chipping in, and how Read more

Japan is still reeling from the aftermath of the huge 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that hit last week on the country's northern coast. Cleanup and rescue efforts are still under way, and while you can text donations to the Red Cross and donate via iTunes and Facebook, you can also shop for a great cause. Donations made by way of tees are nothing new, but here are five stylish Japan-inspired shirts Read more

Looking for ways to help Japan's relief efforts? You can check out these tips and resources for donating directly, or bid on an item in the Handmade For Japan auction, for starters. Etsy sellers are also coming together to offer a portion or all of the money from their sales on certain items to relief efforts in Japan. If you're looking for something handmade to add to your home, this is a good Read more

People across the globe are coming together to support and help the Japanese after last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Donations, of course, are always a welcome form of support — head to Savvy to read about the smartest ways to give — but the design community is rising to do their part in another way. A group of artists have started a movement to bring awareness to the disaster Read more

It's Japan Fashion Week, time for the designers of Tokyo to get together and show the rest of the world what they've got. The styles are always over the top, the mood festive, and the beauty way more fun than some of the more staid weeks (*cough* Milan *cough cough*). The party's not over yet, but so much wild stuff has already come down the ramps that I just had to show it off. I've put together Read more

Go, go glam! Check out a gaggle of cute pooches posing during a fashion exhibition in Tokyo. I love this sporty twosome, but see them all to pick for yourself. Read more