JAPAN LIVING

Japan Living presents thirty exceptional homes that transcend function and resonate with the spirit. These new Japanese homes, chosen for their inspiring and innovative designs, are special places to dream. The owners and architects, working as a team, have created homes that are quintessentially Japanese.

Clear, clean, transparent and light – these new designs represent a new burst of creativity over the past decade. Many reflect changes in the dynamics of Japanese society, while others represent self-expression and individuality. All are marked by a return to traditional Japanese materials and design elements, combined with current demands such as flexibility, modern kitchens and bathrooms, energy efficiency and electronic gadgets.

Japan Living presents thirty exceptional houses that transcend function and resonate with spirit. These new Japanese homes, chosen for their inspiring and innovative designs, are special places to dream in. The owners and architects, working as collaborative teams, have created homes that are quintessentially Japanese.

Crisp, sharp, transparent and light--these new designs represent a new burst of creativity over the past decade. Many reflect changes in the dynamics of Japanese society, while others represent self-expression and individuality. All of them are marked by a return to traditional Japanese materials and design elements married with such present-day requirements as flexibility, modern kitchens and bathrooms, energy efficiency and electronic gadgetry.