Explore Japanese Architecture Japan is a pallet of visual texture from funnels of red tori gates to a meticulously raked zen garden to delicate molded japanese candy. From architecture to the presentation of food, the japanese approach to design has historically been linear and asymmetrical, with texture and elements deeply emphasized creating a visual display of depth and variety. The rocks of the zen stone garden emulate islands in a sea of gravel, as the sand is laid out in a ripple like wave effect. Walls, fences, gates and glazed ceramic japanese roof tiles create a visual landscape of texture and architecture.
Japanese rooms are a composition of line, texture and the play of light.
The effect of light and shadows allude to the space beyond. Japanese candies in a pallet of colors and a variety of shapes are beautifully displayed. The japanese presentation of meals is foremost visual and highly thoughtful. Japanese dishes are chosen to highlight, enhance and harmonize the presentation of food. Food is chosen for its color, texture and season and artistically arranged to create a visual display of edible cuisine.