Traditional Japanese architecture is so rich and extraordinary that it is difficult to surpass. Nevertheless, contemporary Japanese designers and architects continue their pursuit of new architectural approaches, always drawing inspiration from the past. Whether it's a perfectly preserved traditional house or a cutting-edge studio, Japan's finest homes share a passion for ingenious spatial design and warm materials like wood, brick, and bamboo.

From a thatched-roof country house, the residence of a Zen monk, to Tadao Ando's experimental 4x4 house, passing through Shigeru Ban's conceptual refuge and a beautiful tribute to bamboo in the form of a dwelling, this book proposes a journey through the multifaceted landscape of homes in present-day Japan.

Enriched with 170 new and previously unpublished photographs, this edition also includes a list of addresses for those wishing to travel to Japan and stay in the most fascinating residences and hotels. It also features a glossary of terms such as tatami, shoji, and noren, which will help you become familiar with the key elements of Japan's unique aesthetic of Eastern minimalism.

Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.09 kg, 480 pages