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Thoughts From A Bullet Train

A collection of thoughts from a short but impactful trip to Japan. Fujinomiya, Osaka, and Nagasaki

The Science Behind the Importance of Play

Play isn’t a distraction from real life—it’s a portal into it. This piece explores the often-overlooked role of play in adult life, showing how it sharpens minds, opens hearts, relieves stress, and deepens relationships. From prehistoric games to playful innovation labs, we uncover how play has always been essential to human thriving. And through PLAAAY by EXP., we explore how travel, story, and game design come together to make learning—and living—more immersive, connected, and alive.

The Evolution of RVs

This isn’t just a story about vehicles—it’s a journey through time, design, and the human desire to roam. Tracing the evolution of RVs from early 20th-century motorhomes to today’s tech-empowered sanctuaries, this article explores how mobile living has always been about more than movement. It’s about freedom, adaptability, and the places we choose to call “home,” even for a moment. At the heart of this transformation is FUUUN—EXP.’s reimagination of the RV as a minimalist, sensory-rich space that floats between tradition and the future.

How Sleep Has Evolved with Technology

From candlelight to circadian light, the way we sleep has always reflected the world around us. This article explores the evolving relationship between sleep and technology—tracing how artificial light, constant connectivity, wearables, and AI are reshaping rest. Along the way, we ask: what does it mean to sleep well in an always-on world? And how can we design environments that restore rather than interrupt? Enter SLEEEP—where precision, design, and stillness meet.

The Evolution and Impact of Artist-in-Residence Programs

Artist-in-residence programs are more than a pause—they are portals. They invite artists to step outside the known, into spaces where curiosity leads and form can unfold without pressure. From Renaissance patronage to digital residencies across continents, this story traces how these programs have become vessels for experimentation, deep reflection, and shared transformation. What happens when artists are offered not just space, but presence? This piece explores that question—across disciplines, across landscapes, across generations. Not as a history lesson, but as a living current still shaping the creative world.

The History of Central, Hong Kong

Discover the untold evolution of Central Hong Kong—how a quiet harbor transformed into a global financial powerhouse. This deep dive traces the district’s journey from early settlements and colonial beginnings to wartime struggles, post-war resilience, and its present-day identity as a symbol of East-meets-West. A story of transformation, architecture, and economic might—anchored in history, alive in the now.

Treading Sacred Ground: Japan’s Best Hikes

Discover how Japan’s mountains are more than just stunning landscapes—they’re sacred spaces, ancient pilgrimage routes, and windows into the country’s soul. From spiritual trails to time-frozen villages, this guide reveals the rich culture and meaning behind Japan’s unique hiking traditions.

5 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling With Intentional Tech: Infinite Scroll to Intentional Flow

In a world that constantly competes for our attention, the ability to focus, create, and connect meaningfully is a radical act. And technology, when guided by empathy and ethics, can help us get there. Let’s remember that flow isn’t something we force, it’s something we allow. Discover how to stop the doomscroll, and encourage productive flow states with these five tips.

Grave Expectations: Tourism’s Relationship with Death

Tourism and death share a profound connection despite their apparent contrast. From Auschwitz to Angkor Wat, millions visit sites marked by tragedy and history annually. This fascination reveals our complex relationship with mortality—whether driven by morbid curiosity, educational pursuit, or cultural respect. Through these travels, we confront death from a safe distance, finding meaning in humanity's darkest moments while engaging with mortality in ways both transformative and occasionally controversial.

Learning x Death: Memento Mori, Across Time and Borders

The Future is Fluid: How Adaptive Design is Reshaping Living, Hospitality, and Brand Strategy

The past decade has seen a shift in how people think about home and community. As cities become denser and housing costs rise, traditional homeownership and long-term leases no longer fit the needs of an increasingly mobile, experience-driven generation. Discover how CORE is shaping the Co-Living model of housing.

How To Apply For an International Driving Permit: Driving FUUUN

To be eligible to drive FUUUN in Japan you must have the proper documentation. Follow this guide to make sure that you have all the right things in order before you arrive.

Design x Death: The Aesthetics of Decay and Endings in Art

Design and death are not opposites; they are collaborators. Every design carries an expiration date, whether in the slow decay of material or the shifting trends of taste. Instead of resisting this, artists and designers have long found ways to embrace it, creating beauty not despite impermanence, but because of it.

The Digital Afterlife and the Fight to Preserve Information

While administrations often modify or remove web content, the scope of this digital purge was unprecedented. Some pages reappeared after revisions, while others were permanently lost. The event underscored an unsettling reality: in the digital age, information can disappear in an instant. And yet, paradoxically, the internet has long been seen as a place where nothing ever truly dies.

Versioning Up: How We Rewrite Ourselves Every Day

We are both structured and adaptable, born with an intricate operating system—our DNA—while constantly updating through experience. Consider Apple’s iOS, an advanced system with over 100 million lines of code, while human DNA (in any single cell) contains over 3 billion base pairs, forming our biological foundation. But unlike software, we are self-rewriting. We observe, we debug, we evolve. While AI systems, like OpenAI’s models, refine outputs through learning, they lack conscious intent and self-awareness—qualities that allow us to reflect, create, and redefine our purpose. So how do we take charge of our own updates? How do we debug our thoughts and refine our habits? The answer lies in mindfulness, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Born to Travel: Humanity’s Instinct to Roam

From ancient epics to modern bestsellers, our fascination with transformative journeys permeates our collective consciousness. Perhaps it's genetic, or maybe it's anthropological - a prehistoric need to explore that persists within our reptilian brain. Backpackers swap continents seeking self-improvement, while wellness retreats offer rebirth to the wealthy. Even those confined to their homes consume travel narratives voraciously, satisfying the urge vicariously. This deep-rooted instinct manifests differently across cultures and individuals, yet the theme of transformation remains constant. There's something primal about our belief that travel holds the answer to whatever question plagues us.

The Birth of a New Era: Reshaping Our World With Emerging Technologies

Just a week ago, Microsoft announced a groundbreaking development: the invention of an entirely new kind of quantum computer and, in the process, the creation of a new state of matter—a topological superconductor. This isn’t just another small step in quantum computing; it’s a leap forward that could transform the landscape of computing as we know it.

The Birth of Design: How Creation Shapes Our World

In every act of creation, there is an origin—a spark, a moment where an idea first takes form. Design, in its essence, is a kind of birth. Whether it's the birth of a building, a product, a brand, or an experience, design is the intentional act of bringing something into existence. It is both a technical process and an emotional one, deeply tied to human instinct, necessity, and imagination.

Loving the Planet: Embracing Sustainability This February

Love v2.0: An Update on Dating

How has technology affected your love life? Take an in depth look at how the advent of modern technology has influenced everything romantic: from how we apporach one another, to how we express affection.

On Love (2025)

Love is perhaps the First and Last Experience of being human. So what defines Love? What is the importance of Self-Love? And could Love be a Force for Change?

Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts: Express Your Love with Thoughtful Ideas

This February 14th, let your gifts reflect the depth of your feelings. By taking the time to choose something meaningful, you’ll create memories and connections that last long after Valentine’s Day has passed. After all, love is about showing up, being present, and cherishing the moments you share.

A Path Towards Better Sleep in the Corporate World

Addressing sleep health isn’t just about avoiding burnout; it’s about creating a thriving environment where employees feel empowered to perform at their best.

Sleep Frenemies - Managing Life’s Circumstances for Sleep

While modern technology has brought many conveniences, it has also introduced new challenges that can disrupt our sleep quality. Learn more in our new article!

Trust Your Gut: Unlocking Better Rest Through a Balanced Microbiome

By nurturing your gut microbiome—the ecosystem of microorganisms in your digestive system—you can unlock better, more restful sleep. In our webinar series, we took a dive into the gut-brain connection. 🧠