In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...
With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...
With changing times and changing political leadership, more and more Japanese-era buildings are being restored and reopened ...
To realize a sustainable society, large wooden buildings are being created around the world. Japan's revolutionary "unburning wood" now contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.
Japanese gardens are famous for their calmness and attention to detail, serving as a serene escape from the chaos of the ...
an open-air museum of traditional Japanese buildings, a marine park bustling with sea creatures or the landscaped gardens and ponds that were once the domain of a feudal lord. Of the hundreds of ...
Jon Stollenmeyer, 42, grew up in Ohio and studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati. In 2005, he visited a ...