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Koki Sugawara Architects transforms an inherited family home to meet modern needs

Koki Sugawara Architects transforms an inherited family home to meet modern needs

In Japan’s Kantō region, House For Family examples the potential of adaptive reuse for a young family.

Akachōchin is an izakaya that transports diners from India to Japan

Akachōchin is an izakaya that transports diners from India to Japan

Studio Dangg distills elements that define a quintessential Japanese izakaya for new restaurant Akachōchin, transporting diners to the back alleys of Japan.

OOAK Niseko: Award-winning designer Steve Leung’s family holiday home in Japan

OOAK Niseko: Award-winning designer Steve Leung’s family holiday home in Japan

Steve Leung conceived OOAK Niseko as a gift to his family. The house is an unobtrusive addition to a resort town that is becoming known for architectural innovation.

Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group

Dharmali Kusumadi on the Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto by Banyan Tree Group

The Senior Vice President of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts shares about the sophisticated design of the Group’s first property in Japan and future plans in the country.

Tokyo Tokyo Trinoma Flagship, A Fast-Food Fusion Restaurant By JJ Acuna

Tokyo Tokyo Trinoma Flagship, A Fast-Food Fusion Restaurant By JJ Acuna

When JJ Acuna and his studio took on the task of designing a vast Filipino-Japanese restaurant in Manila, they opted for a multi-zoned eatery with design elements that cleverly reference the cultures of both the Philippines and Japan.

Could these be the next new masters of Japanese architecture?

Could these be the next new masters of Japanese architecture?

Japan has produced half a dozen Pritzker Prize-winning architects. Design is in the blood. But who is the next generation of design talent from this country – we take a look at the names you should know now and enjoy the beauty of the work they’re producing.

Japanese design – Top 6 places to get your fix

Japanese design – Top 6 places to get your fix

Good Japanese design is more than just an aesthetic – it’s a philosophy, and one beloved the world over. But what if you can’t afford a plane ticket to Tokyo? Here’s where to get your fix locally.

When Tradition Gets Modern: Y14 by Biasol

When Tradition Gets Modern: Y14 by Biasol

Biasol has looked to Japanese craftsmanship and materiality to create a contemporary design inspired by Tokyo’s izakaya bars.

A Japanese Garden in Coogee by Pepo Botanic Design

A Japanese Garden in Coogee by Pepo Botanic Design

This coastal garden expresses the balmy summers of Sydney and a Japanese temple aesthetic in equal measure