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Category: Architecture

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. Japanese Interiors features 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.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★

I’ve been flipping through this every night since it arrived, and the way it breaks down the design philosophy behind each home—from light and shadow to material choices—makes it feel like a private tour. The photography alone is worth it, but Mihoko Iida’s insider perspective on how these spaces ar

Robert V. ★★★★★

The section on traditional tatami rooms alone is worth the price—it made me rethink how I arrange my own living space. I’ve flipped through it three times already and still catch new details in the photographs each time.

Henry V. ★★★★★

The author clearly knows her stuff—every chapter feels like a personal tour through real homes, not a glossy design magazine. I especially loved how she breaks down the use of natural light and sliding doors in ways I can actually apply to my own small apartment.

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