Japan embodies the fascinating cross-section of a country endowed with a rich and varied culture, firmly imbued with traditional knowledge, skill and experience. The book features more than 50 projects of about 20 architectural and design studios from all over Japan, presented and divided into categories such as shops, restaurants, houses, offices, museums etc. Although all the architects and designers being introduced in this book are quite different, their works, realize amid Japan’s highly competitive and evolved society, share all a quest for practicality and originality.