Dylan Iwakuni on MSNOpinion

Why hand-cut wood still matters in Japan

In Japan, most modern homes are built with pre-cut lumber, but traditional hand-cut joinery still holds special value. This ...
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

7 essential elements behind the Japanese living room trend

Discover the staples of Japanese living room design, plus how to incorporate the spirit of the style throughout your home.
The New York Times

In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes

Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car. From left, Takina Shimura and his parents, Tomoko Shimura and Yoshiki Shimura, in their compact house in Zushi, Japan, a ...