Tadao Ando designs and funds a children’s library for his hometown of Osaka.

The Japanese architect's work demonstrates a thoughtful commingling of international design sensibilities.

The new wing of a Japanese museum resembles a glowing paper lantern at night, courtesy of Iwai Lumimedia Design.

Junya Ishigama creates a dreamlike landscape for a Japanese artist's residence.

A house designed for an inter-generational family is inspired by the geometry of a Hopscotch game.

A new book examines how Japan's early resort hotels have played a role in the country's architecture.

An exhibition at the Tokyo museum highlights traditional architecture's critical role and explores Modernism's deep roots in Japan.

An ingenious new museum in Japan evokes one of the world's best-known mountain peaks.

Hiroshi Sugimoto curates an exquisite collection of new buildings, antique architectural fragments, and historic stone artifacts.