Rebuilt after World War II, Japan became a showcase for sleek modern design. Yet much of Japan's architecture dates from antiquity. Where to begin your journey? Here are our top picks for architecture destinations in Japan.
Chiba Prefecture:
Fukui Prefecture, Japan:
Fukuoka, Japan:
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Nexus Housing by Rem Koolhaas
Kanazawa, Japan:
- 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art by Sejima + Nishizawa and Associates (SANAA)
Kyoto, Japan:
Nagano, Japan:
- Ogasawara Museum (O-Museum) by Sejima + Nishizawa and Associates (SANAA)
- Matsumoto Castle
- Zenkoji Temple
- Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre by Toyo Ito
- Naoshima Ferry Terminal by Sejima + Nishizawa and Associates (SANAA)
Okinawa, Japan:
- Shuri Castle (Shuri-jo)
- Banna Park Birdwatch on Ishigaki Island
- Kansai International Airport Terminal by Renzo Piano
- Osaka Castle
Tokyo, Japan:
- Tokyo Sky Tree, world's tallest tower
- TOD'S Omotesando, leather goods store, by Toyo Ito
- Mikimoto Ginza, jewelry Store, by Toyo Ito
- Century Tower Bunkyo-ku by Norman Foster
- Christian Dior Building by Sejima + Nishizawa and Associates (SANAA)
- Sensoji Temple
- Tama Art University Library by Toyo Ito
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Emergency Preparedness in Japan:
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