Nuclear Architecture in Japan: Kashiwazaki Kariwa Plant After Fukushima
Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Nuclear Architecture defines the…
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Japan’s Earthquake Today More Than 7.5 Magnitude Architects in an Inevitable Confrontation with Nature.
In the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck northeastern Japan, architecture redefines the concept of urban safety. The goal…
Office Building in Mima City Reflects Spatial Efficiency and Local Context
Wataru Architects established a modern office building in Mima City, Japan. Finished in 2025, the project hosts the Kitaoka Group…
Casio’s Titanium MR-G Watch: A Masterpiece of Japanese Tsuiki Hammering Technique
Casio has elevated horological craftsmanship with the MRG-B5000, a titanium timepiece that integrates the ancient Japanese Tsuiki hammering technique into…
Japanese Wooden Pagodas Lightweight Engineering Brilliance
Introduction At the heart of Japan, Japanese wooden pagodas stand as both spiritual icons and remarkable feats of architecture. These…
Koreans Living in Japan and the Role of Korean Schools: Bridging Heritage and Community
Koreans in Japan: A Legacy of Resilience The term Koreans living in Japan (Zainichi Koreans) refers to individuals who migrated…
A Japanese-Inspired Vineyard Retreat in Sapanca, Turkey: Where Modern Design Meets Serene Nature
Nestled in the tranquil hills of Sapanca, Turkey, The Rolling House is a breathtaking architectural gem that seamlessly blends Japanese…
Japan House: A Serene Sydney Retreat Blending Japanese Minimalism with Modern Suburban Living
Tucked behind a charming 1920s Californian Bungalow on Sydney’s lower north shore, Japan House redefines suburban living through light, landscape,…
Matsuri Paris: A Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Californian Modernism by Designer Rudy Guénaire
French designer Rudy Guénaire has masterfully reimagined Matsuri, a Japanese restaurant in Paris, blending Japonisme with Californian modernism. Located in…
Morinaga’s New Headquarters: Why It Became a Model for Architects and Investors
Location: Morinaga’s New Headquarters, Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan Function: Office building for a food company, known as Morinaga Shibaura: Smart…
Japanese Studio I IN Designs Blue Bottle Coffee Takanawa with Stone Gate Inspiration
A Gateway Concept Rooted in History Japanese studio I IN, led by Yohei Terui and Hiromi Yuyama, has completed the…
Get to Know Matsue: The Castle Town & Its Tea Culture
Get to Know Matsue: The Castle Town & Its Tea Culture Matsue City is steeped in history, from carefully preserved samurai residences and tea houses to the majestic fortress of Matsue Castle. Completed in 1611, Matsue Castle is one of only a few castles in Japan to retain its original castle keep and is designated
André Fu designs colorful Casetify shops in Japan informed by shoji lanterns
Hong Kong-based architect and interior designer André Fu has completed the first global flagship store for electronic accessory brand Casetify in Osaka, combining traditional Japanese shoji paper lanterns with bright colours. The store, which marks the first retail project by Fu in Japan, was informed by the urban landscape of the Shinsaibashi neighbourhood in Osaka
Five highlights from Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan
The Zaha Hadid Foundation has opened an exhibition about Zaha Hadid’s Moonsoon restaurant in Sapporo, Japan. Here, exhibitions officer and curator Johan Deurell selects five highlights from the show. Zaha’s Moonsoon: An Interior in Japan is a case study of architect Hadid’s first built project outside of the UK – the Moonsoon Bar and Restaurant in
Modern house in Japan is all about privacy—and a car
This cube of a home is part futuristic abode, part showcase for a car. Fujiwaramuro Architects designed the gleaming white house for…
Fujiwaramuro Architects Create Lighting Focused Showroom KKDC Japan
This Japan branch office for KKDC, a lighting company headquartered in South Korea, sits on a small lot within walking distance…
Best Architecture in Japan
Best Architecture in Japan, Japan is an island country in East Asia, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It is…
