Redefining the trainee narrative

ex-section2 Aug 1, 2025

Redefining the trainee narrative

Two young men from India arrived in rural Japan under the country’s controversial technical intern program. Despite initial uncertainties, they unexpectedly found respect, acquired new skills, and integrated into a welcoming community. (Megha Wadhwa, 2023)

When IKEA meets infusion

ex-section2 Jul 23, 2025

When IKEA meets infusion

Designed so you can pause with purpose, Chashitsu Zero is a minimalist, build-it-yourself tea room made of cardboard that can bring the quiet rituals of the Japanese tea ceremony into even the smallest homes. (Owen Ziegler, 2022)