Redesigning department stores and third-wave coffee shops with concrete, plywood and a minimalist style, Schemata Architects are offering an alternative look in a city obsessed with shine.
Japanese furniture retailers: Embracing the aesthetic
Japanese furniture favours the nation's age-old aesthetic which embodies a deep preference for functionality, simplicity and humble beauty. Tokyo's home-grown furniture stores are a blend of affordable, unusual and unique items perfect for a new home.
Living architecture: Six lesser-known outdoor architectural museums in Japan
Architecture is created to be used, and while books and indoor museums offer an insight into their function, walking through Japanese streets lined with samurai homes and traditional farmhouses allows for a real-life glimpse into the creations of the past.
Architecture through the ages: The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
From family farmhouses to art-deco photography studios, the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a space for preservation and inspiration, allowing you to explore shitamachi districts and admire the homes of prominent architects in one short stroll.
An ecosystem designed around the collaboration of creatives, ninetytwo13 is a unique space combining work, life and inspiration on the streets of Akasaka, Tokyo.
The design of the Japanese house may have undergone some serious transformation over the years, but with traditional elements and modern inventions, the typical home remains a uniquely Japanese space.
Weird and wonderful: Japan's unconventional houses
Whether inspired by sudden need, limited space or simply a desire to be closer to nature, unconventional homes in Japan are a wide and varied mix of creativity, necessity and beauty.
