The katana, with its elegance, precision, and cultural symbolism, is perhaps one of the most iconic weapons ever. To truly understand what sets an authentic Japanese katana apart, it is…
Tasked with creating an interior that embodied Shukufuku’s brand identity, Rptecture Architects developed a playful, modern space that balances function with striking visual elements. The space is defined by bold…
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a little piece of Japan that lies in Philadelphia’s West Fairmont Park, in the form of a 17th-century style Japanese house and garden. A…
Japan formally Bid on 24 April 2017, on its application to host the World Expo 2025 in Osaka in the Kansai region located on Yume Shima artificial island. Indeed, the theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” but broken down into three specific sub-themes: “Saving Lives”, “Empowering Lives”, and “Connecting Lives”. Since 1873…
Did you know that the Japanese Machiya houses are pretty much house models for the whole country? One of them emerged in Kyoto- there among other traditional styles, this is…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
In the northwestern corner of Kyoto, Japan, stands a gleaming, gold structure called Kinkaku-ji. Also known as the Golden Pavilion, the building’s exterior is covered with luxurious gold paper while…
In the constantly evolving world of interior design, one trend that has been gaining wide attention is the ‘Japandi’ style. Japandi is a unique mashup of the much beloved Japanese…
Japanese architecture is a source of great inspiration to architects around the world. It has undoubtedly gained a reputation through Pritzker Prize recognition with icons such as Tadao Ando, Toyo…
Nagoya, Japan – Most Populated Cities in the World Nagoya, a bustling metropolis in Japan, stands as a testament to the seamless integration of historical charm and cutting-edge architecture. This…
The Tokyo Bay eSG Project is the brainchild of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The upcoming project is a sustainable city built along the Tokyo Bay waterfront and central breakwater reclamation…
Japan is a country that has stunned the world with its impeccable disaster management capabilities as discussed in one of my previous articles. But there’s more than the trait of…