Inspiration: Japanese minimalism

Lately I've been inspired by Japanese minimalism. Here's some of my current favourites, starting from above left:

1. Paper Honey pop chair designed by Tokujin Yoshioka in 2006
2. Muji pre-fabricated huts launched at Tokyo Design Week in November 2015
3.Minimalistic clothes of the label Black Crane, designed by Alexander Yamaguchi and Momoko Suzuki (their home is really inspirational as well, just take a look!)
4. KonMari book by organizing consultant Marie Kondo who promises to make tidying up life-changing. In Finland people are crazy about this book, and the hype has also made me wonder about my cluttered closets (ahem).
5. Tornado installation made from two million straws (!), also by Tokujin Yoshioka, 2015.

Photos: Artnet, Archdaily, Black Crane, Adlibris, Dezeen.


PS. I've noticed that in the New Orleans Museum of Art will be an exhibition 'The Essence of Things - Design and the Art of Reduction' this summer. The picture has very Japanese vibes, no?