Located in a forest just beyond a nondenominational cemetery sits the Sayama Forest Chapel, a three-year-old building designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP (previously). From a bird’s eye view the chapel appears to form both a star and two hands pressed together in prayer, which is a traditional Japanese structural form called “Gassho-zukuri.” “For those who are in deep grief and inconsolable, how can architecture nurture them? More

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An extraordinary wedding chapel designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan. Completed in 2014 by the team of Hiroshi

Situated at the foot of the Japan Alps lies the picturesque city of Matsumoto. Find out how to explore Japan's coolest castle with this Matsumoto itinerary.

We've done all the research so you don't have to - here's our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Japan in 2022. Make your next vacation an epic one!

Between serene Hawaiian beaches and the marvelous mountains lie cities, towns, and villages. And in those cities, we find wonderful, and brilliant architecture.

If you're traveling to Japan and are passionate about art and architecture, you should add Naoshima Island to your itinerary. This unique isle will enthrall art lovers, especially the ones interested in modern art and contemporary architecture.

Located in a forest just beyond a nondenominational cemetery sits the Sayama Forest Chapel, a three-year-old building designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP (previously). From a bird’s eye view the chapel appears to form both a star and two hands pressed together in prayer, which is a traditional Japanese structural form called “Gassho-zukuri.” “For those who are in deep grief and inconsolable, how can architecture nurture them? More

You can see this building from a running Yamanote line train. Information on web says that it is designed by a well-known architect.

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Design-Rauszeit-Haus in den Bergen: Im YEZO Retreat, einem Traumzelt aus Holz und Glas im Hokkaido-Gebirge möchte man auch mal übernachten.

"the house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace."

This Okinawa itinerary for 2 days will help you get the best out of the island if you're visiting on a shorter trip along with practical information.

Sunny Hills : Kengo Kuma’s, Sunny hill was inspired from a Bamboo basket joint system called “Jiigoku-Gumi. The delicate façade may appear purely decorative

kengo kuma and associates (KKAA) have wrapped ‘sunny hills japan’ -- a dessert shop specializing in traditional taiwanese pineapple cakes -- with a systematized construction, reminiscent of an interwoven bamboo basket.

A unique school building designed by architect Tadao Ando has been completed at the University of Monterrey in northern Mexico.

Nijo Castle is one of the must-see spots on our Kyoto list. We were really surprised to hear several visitors to the city say they weren't going because there's 'no point when there is no castle. It is true that the main tower of Nijo castle burned down centuries ago but there are still plenty of other reasons to visit.

Contemporist is a community that celebrates contemporary culture, including architecture from around the world.

The National Art Center, Tokyo is located in the Roppongi district at the center of Tokyo. Roppongi is a downtown area known for its numerous high-scale..

With their retro architecture and atmosphere, these traditional towns around Japan offer a glimpse back in time to the Edo period — perfect for a strolling weekend getaway.

A new book explores the ways in which Kuma has spent a career taking the ordinary, and through creative energy, turning it into something extraordinary

Narai Juku Nagano - Discover all our travel tips to visit this historical post town located right in the middle of the Nakasendo trail...

This is a new chapel that opened in a hotel located in the global tourism city of Hiroshima prefecture. Focusing on the fact that this chapel’s birth in the

Located north of Kyoto, Ine is a hidden area of great Japanese heritage. A beautiful, historic region of beautiful local traditions to discover.

Completed in 2013 in Hiroshima, Japan. Images by Koji Fujii / Nacasa & Partners Inc. Two Spirals Become One This wedding chapel stands in a garden of a resort hotel, “Bella Vista Sakaigahama,” in Onomichi, Hiroshima. The site is...

ナスィーロル・モルク・モスクとは「ナスィーロル・モルク・モスク（Nasir al-Mulk Mosque）」は、イランの古都シーラーズ（Shiraz）にあるモスクです。

5-day suggested itinerary, you would be able to explore Kyushu, Japan's third largest island.

the 'shell house' sits within the nagano prefecture of japan the 'shell house' by architect kotaro ide, is a sculptural shell-like structure which has

Completed in 2016 in Nagasaki-shi, Japan. Images by Yousuke Harigane. This is a Japanese-wooden chapel with a fractal structure system. The site is surrounded by a large national park overlooking the sea. We tried to...

Completed in 2009 in Yeoju-gun, South Korea. Images by Hiroyuki Hirai. This is a new clubhouse for a premier golf course located two hours from Seoul by car. It is composed as three buildings: the main clubhouse for...

Discover the top places to visit in Japan off the beaten path, from charming fishing villages to mountaintop shrines.

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I have lived in some strange places, having had a Southern Baptist minister for a dad who uprooted us every two years, and my ex- spouses being of a very different cultures/races than mine. So I asked myself, would I live in these nutty places?...

The Jerde Partnership’s Namba Parks, in Osaka, Japan, was just named one of the winners of the Urban Land Institute’s 2009 Awards of Excellence: Asia...