Tiny homes are trending in architecture -- but in Tokyo, small dwellings have long been part of the street. "Inheritance taxes [in Japan] are so high that children often have to sell half the land ...

Tiny homes are exotic to many of us, but they are extraordinarily functional as a reprieve from the busy neighborhoods of Tokyo. As I discuss in my book, "The Hyperlocalization of Architecture ...

In this article, we will showcase a handful of tiny living spaces in Japan, and how these spaces have been successful in optimizing space, without compromising comfort.

KOFU -- Interest in affordable "Tiny Houses" that have just enough space for a couple or a family of three has been increasing in Japan, with entries to a Tiny House design competition in a ...

In Japanese, these cramped abodes are called "narrow homes" (狭小住宅 or "kyoushou jyuutaku"). Typically, they're built on plots of land that are less than 50 square meters.

Traditional Japanese minimalism is a perfect match for the contemporary tiny living philosophy, which is why Japanese-style tiny homes are some of the most impressive and efficient you will ever find.

Tiny house design and traditional Japanese aesthetics go hand in hand, and this brand-new house on wheels proves it. A true masterclass in contemporary Japanese-inspired minimalism, the Australian ...

IKEA Japan Is Renting "Tiny Homes" in Tokyo for Under $1 USD a Month: Showing what's possible with 10m² of space.

Muji, formally known as Mujirushi Ryohin, which translates as “no-logo goods” in English, is a chain of retail stores in Japan which sells everything from stationery to furniture, with a focus on ...