From J-pop to Hello Kitty, Japan is obsessed with the 21st century, so it's no wonder that love of all things modern translates into architecture.
Our friends at Emporis compiled a list of 10 ultra-modern Japanese buildings that range from single-family homes to impressive skyscrapers.
Even though Japanese builders must keep the constant threat of earthquakes in mind when creating their designs, they've still managed to create architectural marvels such as the Keyhole House and Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower.
The V-shape of the Lik House in Tokyo allows for a garden in the middle of the structure. It was built in 2010 using comparatively thin concrete.
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The Keyhole House in Kyoto features an exterior shaped like a keyhole and was designed for two people with two cats.
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Slit House is a low-rise residential structure in Otsu that was designed without windows. Light filters in through slits in the facade.
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