Situated within the collision zone of the Circum-Pacific Belt, Japan is considered a disaster-prone country as the number of natural disasters occurring is relatively high compared to other parts of…
Tokyo, Japan’s Toranomon-Azabudai District, is a large-scale new construction. The project will turn a vacant space into a vibrant mixed-use zone, making it an icon of the city. The project…
An island turned graveyard, resting the dead with immortal history. Chuuk lagoon, also known as Truk lagoon, is a coral island created within the western part of the pacific that…
A unique architecture practice located in Osaka city of Japan, Fujiwaramuro architects is a studio that strives to create interesting and enjoyable spaces with great views. Established by Shintaro Fujiwara…
In the present times when abstract pieces have become the soul of contemporary art, the Hoki Museum in Japan is the first museum housing only hyper-realistic paintings. Located in the…
“Toshiko Mori is an indefatigable advocate of architecture in the broader halls of academia and a formidable institution builder whose determination, patience, and hard work have earned her the broad…
Born in 1941, Hayao Miyazaki’s consciousness was shaped by his childhood in post-war Japan. As the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, his impressive soft world-building abilities with its childlike depiction of…
Introduction Grief hangs heavy. It makes saying goodbye the hardest possible task. Within the district of Kunigfami in Okinawa, Japan, lies a care house for terminally ill children and their…
Wooden structures traditionally characterise Japan architecture raised slightly from the ground, with tiled or thatched roofs. Fusuma were used instead of walls, allowing the interior configuration of the room to…
Modern Architecture in Japan – Japan, a country known for its technological innovation, is said to have stayed close to its traditional and cultural values, and it continues to do…
Pritzker Prize – Laureate Arata Isozaki passed away on Thursday, December 29, At the age of 91. Laureate Arata Isozaki was born on July 23 in Oita on the island…
Japan’s railway network, a symbol of evolution, steadily grew countrywide, becoming probably one of Japan’s most successful public infrastructure programs. Trains transported not only people but also ideas, dreams, and…