Japan

A new VIP lounge inside Tokyo’s Matsuya Ginza department store, designed by I-IN, balances modernity and elegance

By Daven Wu Published 21 October 25

Author Léa Teuscher takes us on a tour of some of the world's best libraries, from architect-designed temples of culture to local grassroots initiatives

By Rosa Bertoli Published 10 October 25

This September, Wallpaper highlighted a striking mix of architecture – from iconic modernist homes newly up for sale to the dramatic transformation of a crumbling Scottish cottage. These are the projects that caught our eye

By Anna Solomon Published 2 October 25

Wallpaper* gets a tour of ‘La Galerie du 19M Tokyo’, a new exhibition that sees craftspeople from Chanel’s network of artisans, le19M, unite with their counterparts in Japan for an intriguing cross-cultural exchange

By Kanae Hasegawa Published 2 October 25

We take a deep dive into Japanese Metabolism, the pioneering and relatively short-lived 20th-century architecture movement with a worldwide impact; explore our ultimate guide

By Danielle Demetriou Published 29 September 25

‘Tsu-tsu-mu’, on view until 13 October 2025 at Matsuya Ginza, reframes the popular Japanese concept of wrapping into a mindset for caring for others

By Kanae Hasegawa Published 26 September 25

New monograph ‘Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture’ by Taschen charts decades of creative work by the Japanese modernist master

By Tianna Williams Published 14 September 25

As Park Hyatt Tokyo prepares to reopen after an extensive transformation, film fans wonder: will it still evoke Sofia Coppola’s dreamscape?

By Sofia de la Cruz Published 11 September 25

Rock band Zutomayo has teamed up with electronics firm Orion to make a branded Boombox that'll cover all sonic bases and audio formats

By Jonathan Bell Published 10 September 25

Designed by Apollo Architects, Tokyo home Stealth House evokes the feeling of a secluded resort, packaged up neatly into a private residence

By Tianna Williams Published 8 September 25

We meet Taichi Saito and his 'gentle' landscapes, as the Japanese designer discusses his desire for a 'deep and meaningful' connection between humans and the natural world

By Danielle Demetriou Published 2 September 25

The Japanese brands pay tribute to the Datsun 240Z and Prospex Speedtimer in a new collaboration

By Hannah Silver Published 17 August 25

The Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium is at risk of demolition; we caught up with the campaigners who hope to save it

By Ellie Stathaki Published 14 August 25

‘Modern Japanese Gardens’ from Thames & Hudson traces the 20th-century evolution of these serene spaces, where every element has a purpose

By Anna Solomon Published 12 August 25

From geometric Japanese cottages to restored modernist masterpieces, these are the best residential projects to have crossed the architecture desk this month

By Anna Solomon Published 31 July 25

From nature-inspired interiors to sound-tracked cocktails and an unusually green setting, Patina Osaka is a contemporary urban escape that sets itself apart

By Danielle Demetriou Published 17 July 25

Unfolding in Osaka this summer, ‘Visionary Journeys’ is a transporting trip into the house’s history, while ‘Yayoi Kusama – Infinity’ promises an immersion into the works of the Japanese artist, who is a longstanding Louis Vuitton collaborator

By Jack Moss Published 15 July 25

As he launches Saboe, a series of new tearooms and shops across Japan, we delve into Shinichiro Ogata's creative vision, mirrored throughout the spaces and objects, rituals and moments of his projects

By Danielle Demetriou Published 13 July 25

The ‘Performance Capsule’ from Goldwin 0 – an experimental offshoot of Japanese technical wear label Goldwin – draws inspiration from trail running for its meticulously tested sportswear, which uses experimental ventilation techniques to help you work out in the heat

By Jack Moss Published 12 July 25

Discover the little-known modernist architect through this private home in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture countryside

By Adam Štěch Published 1 July 25

It was a jam-packed week for the Wallpaper* staff, entailing furniture, tech and music launches and lots of good food – from afternoon tea to omakase

By Anna Solomon Published 13 June 25

Takeshi Hirobe Architects play with scale and space, creating a tranquil residence in which to live and work

By Tianna Williams Published 12 June 25

For the first stop of our Summer in Tokyo beauty series, we delve into Shiseido's compelling archives – full of products, posters and ephemera – a 90-minute Shinkansen hop from the city

By Lara Johnson-Wheeler Published 9 June 25

The Naoshima New Museum of Art opens, marking a seminal addition to the Japanese island's renowned Benesse Art Site Naoshima; we explore Tadao Ando's design

By Ellie Stathaki Published 31 May 25