A teal-coloured castle, a lifelike whale and a giant blue ship are just some of the unique buildings dotted along stretches of Japanese motorway. These architectural marvels are known as love ...

Whether it’s a banquet in a feudal fortress, a workshop on taiko drumming or a team-building session re-enacting a historic Japanese dance festival, unique can also be applied to the way Japan ...

To realize a sustainable society, large wooden buildings are being created around the world. Japan's revolutionary "unburning wood" now contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture.

Japan has spent decades making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes. Similar changes could be difficult for the US to implement.

"Birupaku," a term combining the Japanese words "building" and "accommodation," refers to guest lodgings created within existing commercial spaces. Unlike traditional hotels, Birupaku facilities do ...

Japan has taken steps to make its buildings more resilient to seismic activity. Strategic planning, updating building codes, and a culture of preparedness have driven progress. Japan's approach could ...