Japanese residential design has evolved as a distinctive response to social, political, and climatic pressures—along with the powerful individual ideas of its architects. Japan Houses presents 26 of the country's finest contemporary houses in breathtaking photographs and with insightful text.

New Japan House in the 21st Century

by Geeta K. Mehta

Kashima Surf Villa

IS House

Abstract House

Zig House 8 Zag House

Shizuoka G House

Nojiriko Villa

Engawa House

Misonou House

Sukiya Extension

H House

N Guesthouse

Yufuin Residence

Katsuura Villa

Aobadai House

Koyama Residence

I House

Roundscape House

M House

Shima House

Kunitachi House

Habikigaoka Residence

I House

Karuizawa Gallery Villa

TK House

Zaimokuza House

Kiyosato Gallery

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