June 19-20:Naoshima and Tokyo

I stayed in more affordable housing: Mongolian pao tents.

SANAA's building from the boat.

Time lapse of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo

June 18: Naoshima Island

Sejima's new Tourist Center at the port.

Ando's Benesse House- museum/hotel

Panorama of the view from Benesse House

June 17: Kyoto

At Katsura Imperial Palace, southwest Kyoto. Teahouses and villas around a lake which influenced German architect Bruno Taut.

Famous checkerboard wallcovering.

Golden Pavilion

Ryoan-ji- the most important rock garden in the world.

Inside the many noisy game rooms in Kyoto.