It has been said that "every city has its high points, but Tokyo is all exclamation points " The largest and most populous city in the world, Tokyo must be experienced in person to truly be understood. The next best thing? "Tokyo Megacity"--a visual and descriptive exploration of a city that combine[...]
Machiya, or townhouses, are traditional wooden dwellings in Kyoto that evoke the elegance and culture of Japan's old capital with their architectural details, beautiful gardens, and intimate rooms. Many have been converted into restaurants to create unforgettable dining experiences. Enjoying healthy[...]
Thick thatched roofs and rough mud plaster walls. An intricate carved wood transom and a precisely woven tatami mat--each element of traditional Japanese architecture tells a story. In "Japanese Architecture," author Mira Locher explores how each of these stories encompasses the particular developme[...]