Naomi Pollock is an American author and architect who writes about design in Japan. She spent over three decades in Japan and lived in different parts of Tokyo: Shimouma, Nanpeidai,…
Some of the best writings on Japanese architecture have characteristically come from Western authors whose time in Japan was short-lived. Upon Bruno Taut’s arrival in Japan, he immediately drew comparisons…
Japan being the epicenter of cultural balance and technological advancements has proved to have a tremendous impact on the world. Not only has Japanese culture taken elements from other places…
Introduction The cross-pollination of thoughts and influences in the modern, globalised world has significantly influenced many areas, including design and architecture. Japanese architecture has profoundly influenced Western design thanks to…
Suzuki’s writing style is clear, concise, and focused on conveying his research’s key ideas and findings. The article is structured logically, with a clear introduction that sets the context for…
Japanese architecture is primarily a result of the ideologies and way of life of their ancestors. According to the Japanese philosopher Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, the distinction between subject and object…
Review of Spirited Away – Persisting on the lack of limitations in animation, animated film writers tend to incorporate elaborate architectural settings as the backdrop of the story influenced by…
The Japanese National Stadium, the host of the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, is a multipurpose stadium in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This national stadium serves as a…
Tokyo is the capital and also the largest city in Japan. It is by far the most populous city worldwide, with nearly 14 million people and a population density of…
Osaka Castle, Japan – There is a lot to say about the people and culture of an archipelago of 6852 islands, some 3000 km off the coast of mainland China,…
Traditional Japanese architecture has a long history characterized by periods of influence by foreign powers. Nihon Kenchiku is traditional Japanese architecture typified by wooden structures with an elevated roof. The…
Koshino House is one of Tadao Ando’s early works. Built in 1980, the Koshino House is located at the hills of Rokko Mountains, Ashiya City, Kobe having an area of…