Japan?s calligraphy-inspired home interior and garden design

?In the 1970s we believed bigger cars were better and larger homes were more desirable than smaller ones." So says Michiko Rico Nose, author of "Japan Modern: New Ideas for Contemporary Living" and "The Modern Japanese Garden."

Historically the Japanese have envied the American "bigger is better" philosophy. But the cultural spell has burst and Nose says, ?Now we?re proud we can find comfort in small spaces.?

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Susan Ward Susie Castillo T.A.T.u. Talisa Soto