'It's not just a sumptuous survey of the country's design - it's also a love letter to the
spaces we inhabit.' - T: The New York Times Style Magazine An insider's look at the myriad
styles of private homes of Japan showing how Japanese interior design continues to evolve in a
new era. Exploring the art and craft of Japanese residential interiors author Mihoko Iida
provides an insider's look into the wide-ranging interior design of her country's private
homes. Featuring twenty-eight exemplary residences around Japan - from urban apartments to
mountain and seaside escapes - the book showcases aspirational minimalist homes alongside
functional live work spaces and traditional historic dwellings. Throughout Iida demonstrates
the enduring philosophy of integrating the natural landscape into the home and details the
influences and continuing evolution of Japanese interior design. The book also showcases homes
designed by some of Japan's top architects such as Kengo Kuma nendo Koji Fujii Arata Endo
and Takamitsu Azuma.
