Japanese interior design is marked by contradictions. Simple color schemes belie complex and playful con - cepts, hyper-modern spaces are created using only tra - ditional materials, and the relationship between nature and human architecture is sometimes tense, sometimes harmonious. Some aspects do remain constant: stylish minimalism rules, the color palette tend to be warm and light, and the designers always seem to invent extraordi - nary solutions to ordinary challenges. This volume presents Japan's most exciting contem - porary interior design projectsncludes hotels, offices, shops, bars, restaurants, and private homes. From world-renowned designers to up-and-coming young talents, the land of the Rising Sun proves to be a land of endless inspiration and creativity.