Tokyo based agency, Fuse completed this house in Abiko, which is a private dwelling for a couple in Chiba Prefecture Japan. Largely made from reinforced concrete, this three storey home resembles a modern art museum which is possibly very suiting for the couple who lives … Read More →
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Odo Yakuza Tokyo
An intimate look into the lives of the Yakuza through the lens of photographer Anton Kusters, who is probably the closest any Westerner has ever gone to document the Yakuza. The Yakuza (ヤクザ or やくざ) are members of traditional organized crime syndicates in Japan. “I … Read More →
House in Shizuoka
Home to a DJ and his family in Shizuoka, Japan, this concrete haven was designed by Kiyonobu Nakagame Architect and Associates. Hidden behind the cold, dominating concrete exterior lies a light and airy indoor courtyard. Images © k.torimura
the Ordinary House
‘the Ordinary House’ by Japanese practice Akasaka Shinichiro Atelier is a two storey building located in the forest hills outside Sapporo City, Japan. Minimalist and simple in surface area, the cubic design explores the generating of memorable spaces through subtle cuts and modifications. Images from … Read More →
Pray for Japan
As the world witnesses the tragedy in Japan, agencies, studios, artists and designers have come together to produce art for sale to raise money for the thousands of lives affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Here is a collection of work showing spreading the message … Read More →
Decorated Gas Tanks
Local Japanese gas companies add a touch of character to giant spherical gas containers often seen in the landscape.
Google Fashion Show
Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo created a 30 second TVC for the launch of the new brand campaign ‘more with Google’ in Japan. It features the Image Search functions ‘sort by color’ and ‘similar images’ and shows that you can do more with Google than you imagined. Directed … Read More →
Moriyama House
Resting on a small and narrow site surrounded by houses. This Japanese home is designed around a vibrant indoor garden room. The garden room is incorporated into the interior of the small living space. It was the architects’ intention to treat rooms and gardens as … Read More →

Outdoor Indoors House
For a Japanese couple who enjoys outdoor activities, Japanese studio Be-Fun Design designed a house to suit the lifestyle and tastes of the inhabitants. In collaboration with Kohei Iwasaki and Tota Abe of EANA, this 775 square foot home blurs the boundaries between the outdoors … Read More →