Made in Japan: 100 New Products

NAOMI POLLOCK is an American architect based in Japan. Her writing on Japanese design has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record. She is the author of Modern Japanese House (2005) and Hitoshi Abe (2008), and co-author of Merrell's New Architecture in Japan (2010).REIKO SUDO is Artistic Director of the award-winning avant-garde textile company Nuno Corporation.

'Made in Japan' is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country's recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off prototypes and limited-edition items that are immensely popular in Japan. Created specifically for the Japanese consumer, these products reflect the way people live, work and play in a country that prizes highly both exceptional craftsmanship and industrial perfection.