Welcome to The Extra, a biweekly newsletter of complimentary reads (just click on the links) you...
 

Welcome to The Extra, a biweekly newsletter of complimentary reads (just click on the links) you may have missed from The Japan Times.

In this issue, we’re looking at some writing on architecture from our archives, but to see what else is available — and if you’d like more of where The Extra came from — check out our Black Friday subscription sale, it’s just a click away. (And if you already subscribe — thank you!)

 
 

Bathouse battles

Just 481 sentō (public bathhouses) were operational in Tokyo at the end of 2021, with closure rates on the rise. But efforts to preserve these neighborhood landmarks are picking up steam, learned Mara Budgen.

 
 

Spring Sale

 
 
 
 

Building vision

Hiroshi Sugimoto, renowned for his photography and artistic vision, extended his creative reach into architecture with the opening of Enoura Observatory. Rob Gilhooly paid a visit.

 
 
 
 
 

Convenience and style

Visually striking, perfectly functional and in some cases, culturally inspired. Florentyna Leow took a look at an architectural project in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward that's redefining the public toilet, so much so that they were integral to the plot of the award-winning “Perfect Days” movie.

 
 

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