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Traditional and avant-garde combine in Japan's architecture and design

Video. Traditional and avant-garde combine in Japan's architecture and design

Updated: 30/08/2018 - 19:45 GMT+2

Stunning innovation from Japanese designers and architects combining traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge creativity

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