Japanese officials have selected a wooden lattice design by Kengo Kuma for the new National Stadium in Tokyo ... which included architecture and landscape design professionals.

Contemporary Japanese Architecture (cover ... figures like Kengo Kuma (Japan National Stadium intended for the Olympic Games, originally planned for 2020), Shigeru Ban (Mount Fuji World Heritage ...

From Yusuhara to Tokyo, Japanese architecture enjoys pushing back the boundaries of what is possible. Temples of light, underground museums, forest stadiums: each creation becomes a manifesto.

Take the stadium typology, for example ... So what is the essence of Japanese architecture today? The answer will vary depending on whom you ask. “Many people say it’s a very strong ...

"The Japan Sport Council (JSC), who are overseeing the construction of the stadium, reported to the ... list of the year's most newsworthy names in architecture and design. Sent on alternate ...

"To ensure visibility in a stadium setting ... The fabric of the dress was inspired by traditional Japanese azekura storehouse architecture, combining breathability and moisture-wicking properties ...

Japan’s football fans are earning respect for their tradition of staying behind to help clean stadiums after World Cup games. Japan supporter Saysuka (right) said she is aware people are ...