Seven Japanese Architects You Should Know

Japan's urban landscape is a colorful mosaic of age-old landmarks and ultra-futuristic facades. From monuments like Kyoto's Kinkakuji temple and the Tokyo Imperial Palace, to modern buildings like the Nagakin Capsule Tower and Harajuku's Iceberg, the small island nation is a glowing stage for architecture that brings in curious travelers from across the world.For Japan, modernity has been a process of considerable Westernization, beginning with the Meiji Restoration of 1868. The Meiji era was a ...