A housing complex in the Japanese capital's posh Ginza district has stood as a silent witness to the area's ever-changing landscape for more ･･･ ...

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

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 ...

Japan is well known for its lightning-fast bullet trains. Now, it may also become a global pioneer in ultra-fast railway ...