Art and Architecture

places to visit in Japan

Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Naoshima is one of those places that changes the way you think about art. What began as a small island...

Sacred Architecture and Design

Sacred Architecture and Design

Temples and shrines are often appreciated for their beauty, but look closer and the design reveals centuries of meaning. Wooden...

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Nestled in the mountains of Hakone, this museum is unlike any gallery you have visited. Instead of hushed indoor halls,...

Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum

In the heart of Tokyo stands one of the city’s most striking modern buildings. The Tokyo International Forum, designed by...

Modern Architecture: Kengo Kuma

Modern Architecture: Kengo Kuma

Kengo Kuma has become one of Japan’s most influential architects, known for his use of natural materials and designs that...

The Tokyo Toilet Project

The Tokyo Toilet Project

It might sound unlikely, but in Tokyo even public toilets have been transformed into art and design projects. The Tokyo...

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