A forest retreat in Japan redefines spatial calm through modern architecture rooted in Zen and vernacular traditions. Nestled in the forested foothills of Mount Asama—an area known for its volcanic ...

Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens, a shoin house (a type of traditional Japanese residential architecture) subtly infused with modernist details, was built in Japan in 1953 by the Tokyo-based ...

In architecture, more than anywhere else, Japan plays a subtle game. These seven architectural works by masters such as Kengo ...

When they laid eyes on The Falls, a 1960s midcentury-modern home with Japanese architectural influences, they instantly fell in love. “As soon as we walked into the house, the light was ...

But it’s the innovative Japanese tile roof structure that truly allowed NKS2 Architects partners Kaoru Suehiro, Noriko Suehiro, and Hiroyuki Sato to explore artistry in the engineering.

Japan Society will present “Exceptional Japanese Houses: Residential Design from 1945 to the Present” – a book talk with Naomi Pollock on December 5 at 6:30pm at Japan Society (333 E. 47th ...

A home for one in the heart of Tokyo, Clay House embodies Japanese craft at its best.The latest from the Paris-based Japanese architect Tsuyoshi Tane, the building blends quietly with its surroundings ...

Here we tour the best modern residential Japanese houses designed by international and local architects, from inventive interiors in central Tokyo to clever constructions in Kyoto. The Japanese house ...