The architects of success: Behind Tokyo's famous landmarks
Tokyo's skyline is a striking silhouette of styles and shapes, and with plenty of leading names behind many of the most recognisable examples, it may be a surprise how many are homegrown talents.
Fitting wooden joints together like complex puzzle pieces, tsugite is a traditional Japanese technique struggling in the face of ever-tightening regulations, but modern architects are refusing to let it be forgotten.
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.
Waterworks: Fluidity and movement in the designs of SANAA
Inviting guests to relax beneath rivers and students to study amidst the waves, architectural firm SANAA allows water to inspire its creations — binding concept, structure and function into a single stream of design.
