Japanese architecture

Brief

You’d do well to find national architectural styles that aren’t as instantly identifiable as those offered by Japan. The unique wooden designs of traditional Japanese buildings such as pagodas and imperial palaces, and the country's worldwide influence on modern interiors, are steeped in a rich history of art and religion. Japanese architecture – both exterior and interior – has spread west in almost equal measure to how the American skyscraper has made its way to the Orient, so whether shot in Japan or elsewhere, in this contest we want to see your best photos of Japanese architecture…