Introducing "Japan Style: Architecture + Interiors + Design," which showcases traditional Japanese residences and their aesthetics. Book Overview: This book presents, with abundant photographs, 20 carefully selected, exceptional residences, ranging from traditional farmhouses and Kyoto townhouses to samurai residences and contemporary cottages. The authors are Gita K. Mehta, an architect and urban designer, and Kimie Tada, the former editor-in-chief of the interior design magazine "Confort." Key Contents: Introduction to the beauty of Japanese architecture and its maintenance through over 200 color photographs. Explanation of the spirituality residing in simplicity, such as the use of natural materials (especially wood) and seasonal interior arrangements. Focus on the interiors of privately owned residences, which are usually not open to the public. Photography: Noboru Murata, with over 30 years of experience as an advertising photographer specializing in interiors, food, and more, beautifully captures the interplay of light and shadow. Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Publishing (Tuttle Publishing). Amazon.ca Amazon.ca +7 Thank you for viewing.