ko matsubara: the basic concept of casa BRUTUS is different from other japanese design magazines. Debuting in 1980, the Brutus brand has become so popular since then that it launched an equally popular interior design spinoff, Casa Brutus. Japanese interior design/architecture magazine Casa Brutus recently caught up with entrepreneur extraordinaire Nigo for a view of his home. Casa Brutus Japan / Featured work: Equalizer Light. Highlights include a feature with architect Kengo Kuma, a spotlight on the newest museums, and a visit to the best museum cafés. Searching all of Japan for handcrafted items that express its heart and soul, our proprietor, KASHIYUKA, presents things that bring a bit of luxury to everyday life. If you're at all interested in design, then the Japanese magazine Casa Brutus is going to be on your must-read list. Revered in Japan for its insightful, trend-setting coverage of all things design, fashion and culture related, Casa Brutus has been setting new standards in magazine journalism for decades. 'Brutus is a Japanese men's magazine dedicated to pop culture, lifestyles and culture in Tokyo, Japan, published by Magazine House.