Names of Japan: Architecture & Household Tools — with English Translations

Product Description

This bilingual reference gathers essential terms from Japanese architecture and everyday tools, pairing each Japanese name with clear English translations and explanations. It helps you confidently explain cultural items to international audiences.

Curated by architect Yamamoto Seiichiro, the book spans traditional and modern architecture and household implements—from townhouses and tile- or thatch-roof homes to furniture, lighting, stationery, art boxes, and incense utensils—so you can quickly find and convey the right term.

Key Features

• Bilingual entries with concise English explanations
• Covers architecture and household tools for quick lookup
• Helps explain terms like tokonoma, tsuzura, and nijiriguchi
• Useful for students, translators, guides, and design professionals
• Authored by a practicing architect for accuracy

Product Specification

• Author: Yamamoto Seiichiro
• Format: Bilingual reference (Japanese and English)
• Topics: Japanese architecture and household tools
• Sections: Architecture; Household tools