A new business is giving Japanese buildings slated for demolition a second life by shipping their timber frames to the U.S.

Japan is a global leader in earthquake-resistant architecture, where skyscrapers don’t just reach for the sky—they are engineered to withstand powerful tremors. In this video, explore the incredible ...

Seeing vacant buildings and houses in disrepair in Japan is becoming more commonplace with the aging and decline of the country's population. The phenomenon is being acutely felt in some small and ...

According to the International Energy Agency, the buildings sector accounted for about 37% of global CO2 emissions in 2022. Japan has focused on emission cuts during building use, through such ...

from the geometric patterns in intricate kumiko woodwork headboards to Japanese washi paper designs in the elevator. Waldorf Astoria Osaka comprises two separate buildings connected by an indoor ...