The 25 Coolest Japanese Houses

It's important to remember that less is often more.

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Architecture in Tokyo is, well, different. In a city with over 13 million people, Japanese architects are able to transform a space the size of a parking spot into an incredible home. How do they do this?  By eliminating “unnecessary” features such as hallways, entryways, closets, and inner walls. Curtains separate bathrooms, and furniture folds in and out of walls. Sounds like a minimalists’ dream.

Check out The 25 Coolest Japanese Houses.

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Cube Court House

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Volcano House

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Country House

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Small House

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Lucky Drops

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C House

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Cell Brick

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Crystal Brick II

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Branching Coral

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Twin Bricks

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Parabola

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Magritte’s

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Ref Ring

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Wakka

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Penguin House

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Yoyogi House

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House 2A and 2B

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Guest House

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House in Aoto

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Puma House

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Mishima House

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Shift House

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Ravine House

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Knot House

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