Following its very own principles, Japanese architecture is a true exhibition in balance: balance between history and modernity, between tradition and innovation. It is everything from centuries-old ...

Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not to miss. Centuries-old shrines across the country are connected by a ...

The Japan Society has a new exhibit that celebrates a century of Japanese architecture and woodworking craftsmanship through a fully immersive experience. The Japan Society reopened in March with a ...

Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects, Sendai Mediatheque, Miyagi, Japan (1995-2001); left: exterior view; right: detail of interior support tube (photos ©Naoya Hatakeyama, courtesy of The Museum of ...

In 1952, Japan faced newfound autonomy. The American occupation following World War II ended, and as the decade progressed, the devastating effects of the atomic bomb – both physical and psychological ...

Digesting Metabolism: Artificial Land in Japan 1954–2202 is one of the better books about works of Japanese architecture that you have probably never heard of. But that’s exactly why you should read ...

On New Year’s Day, revelers, shrine-goers, and visitors alike in central Japan were rocked by a sudden earthquake that measured 7.5 magnitude on the Noto peninsula in the western Ishikawa prefecture, ...

This documentary provides a look into the roots and impact of modern Japanese architecture. With impressive visuals, it explore the conflict between modern and old philosophies through accounts by ...

A popular Twitter thread showcases the continuing presence of strikingly whimsical postmodern architecture in Japan. Adam Nathaniel Furman, an artist and graphic designer based in London, UK, created ...

The designer and record producer Nigo has built a minimalist retreat where the Pacific Ocean itself is practically an architectural feature. By Kurt Soller Photographs by Anu Kumar AS THE FOUNDER of ...