Japanese shrine-style doghouse crafted by temple carpenters is a whopping $150,000
For many dog owners, Man’s best friend feels like a household deity. While showering them with doggy treats is probably sufficient, those with some–well, a…
Architecture
Twitter delighted and terrified by Kyoto building that looks like a robot
Typically when exploring Kyoto, many are in search of its gorgeous shrines, temples, and natural scenery. But for all its fascinating sights and sounds, you…
Japanese bento boxes and architecture meet in brilliant and charming designs
Japanese bento boxes can be a great way to enjoy a smorgasbord of tasty dishes on the go or simply sitting down to take in…
Capsules from Nakagin Tower find new life at museums and accomodation venues
Designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a once-futuristic, now retro-and-deteriorating nod at the Metabolism Movement which…
New kaleidoscopic mirrored wonder building planned for Harajuku’s Jingumae crossing
When it comes to crossings in Japan, there is no doubt the Shibuya Crossing, or Shibuya Scramble Crossing, is the most iconic. Located in front…
Waseda El Dorado: a fabulist extravaganza among Tokyo’s bland modern buildings
Walking the streets of Tokyo, you can’t help but wonder what was going through the minds of the architects responsible for its modern buildings –…
Tokyo Camii: Japan’s largest mosque is an oasis of calm in the big city
Photo by George Lloyd Head west from Yoyogi park on Inokashira-dori and you will come across an incongruous sight: a 40-metre tall minaret. It is…
The Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum
A hidden gem in Musashi-Koganei Lots of tourists make it to Tokyo’s preeminent historical museum, the Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku. It’s a shame that…
New Tokyo Skyscraper Will Be Tallest Building in Japan Beating Out Osaka’s Abeno Harukas
If there’s one thing Tokyo needs, it’s more buildings. The Mori Building Company, which was responsible for the planning behind Tokyo’s upmarket Roppongi Hills area,…
Kengo Kuma Designed “Delis Yokohama Building” Offers Dining Options And A New Landmark To Yokohama Station’s West Exit
Delis Yokohama Building Open on November 1, 2018, Delis Yokohama Building creates a visually striking new landmark in the Tsuruya District of Yokohama City, the…
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is Tokyo’s New Luxury Shopping and Entertainment Complex
Earlier this year, on March 29th, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened to much fanfare in the city’s arts district. The second shopping and entertainment complex to…
How Modern Day Services are Adopting a Kyoto Style to Blend in to Historic Neighbourhoods
A big company acquiring premises in a historical area risks spoiling the aesthetics of the whole street. To keep the locals happy it’s important to…
World’s Tallest Wooden Tower to Grace Tokyo’s Skyline and Become Tallest Skyscraper in Japan
Tokyo is adding another tower to its impressive skyline, except this one is a bit different to the others. The new building will be built…
Meiji Era-Style Starbucks To Open Up Outside Hot Springs That Inspired Spirited Away
Starbucks Japan is known for taking advantage of the country’s beautiful scenery and regional flavors to release exclusive goods, such as stylish Mt. Fuji cups…
Japanese Pet Food Center Is Shaped Like A Giant Dachshund
Japan has a charming habit of shaping things like cute animals or creatures, although those usually come in the form of kitty heads and Magikarp…