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Jan 28, 2018

Passive houses: What they are and why they're gaining popularity

These buildings go beyond energy efficiency, making them a wise investment in Japan and elsewhere.

Jan 14, 2018

Yokohama Apartment: A unique city residency space in Japan

Just south of Tokyo, Japan is a modern space designed with artists in mind: the Yokohama Apartment — a blank canvas for its creative dwellers.

Jan 14, 2018

Japanese traditions for sustainable building

Sustainability in home building often looks to the future, but these traditional Japanese techniques can provide perfect eco-alternatives to some of the biggest problems in design.

Jan 13, 2018

Tokyo gets creative with Airbnb

Forest getaways, rainbow lofts and yurts by the sea — Tokyo has put its stamp on Airbnb in the city.

Jan 3, 2018

Design

Architecture

Tokyo: Capital of modern Japanese architecture

A stroll around these parts of Tokyo makes for a mini tour of modern Japanese architecture.

Dec 12, 2017

Design

Architecture

6 elements of Japanese traditional architecture

An overview of some of the main characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture.

Dec 12, 2017

Design

Construction

Before you build: Groundbreaking ceremonies in Japan

Understanding the groundbreaking ceremonies that are performed prior to construction work in Japan.

Oct 24, 2017

Design

Architecture

Furniture for cats used in campaign to promote Okawa City's furniture crafts

Furniture for cats is now officially a thing, with Japan's Okawa City using scaled down versions of the real things to promote its traditional crafts and skills.