Japan Stories
Japan Stories: Three views of Japanese architecture by photographers living and working there.
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john barr
Apr 20, 20234 min
Uji-An Teahouse : Arata Isozaki :1992
The Uji-An teahouse may encapsulate how the architect, Arata Isozaki, wished to be remembered.
john barr
Oct 7, 20228 min
Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka
Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the oldest Shinto Shrines in Japan and represents one of the three native architectural styles.
john barr
Sep 8, 20226 min
Izumo Taisha, Shimane Prefecture
Izumo Taisha is one of the most ancient Shinto Shrines in Japan, and central to Japan's creation myth. But what role does it play today?
john barr
Aug 11, 20227 min
Horyuji Temple, Nara Prefecture
Horyuji is said to contain the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, but what does that really mean?
john barr
Mar 1, 20221 min
20th Century Japan in 20 Buildings
This book tells the story of 20th century Japan through investigation of 20 buildings that reflect the major forces that formed modern Japan
john barr
Mar 31, 20212 min
National Theatre of Japan : Addendum
The National Theatre of Japan, like the 12th century Shoso-in on which the design is based, is an elegant 'black box' housing treasure.
John Barr
May 21, 20187 min
Sabi (A Matter of Life and Death)
Sabi is an important concept in Japanese aesthetics that can be difficult to grasp because there is no directly equivalent word in English.
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