Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan
May 9 @ 11:30 am - 4:30 pm EDT
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Thursday, repeating until July 15th, 2025
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until July 15th, 2025
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Architectural Photography Exhibition
「構築環境-もうひとつの日本ガイド」建築写真展
The exhibition features 80 examples of buildings, civil engineering works and landscapes, etc., from all of the prefectures in Japan, which are introduced through photographs, text and video images. It presents a rarely considered aspect of Japan, taking the built environment of the various regions of a country that is geographically diverse and often struck by natural disasters, with the aim of examining how Japanese people have engaged and struggled with the natural environment and how they have carried on and created locality.
日本の各都道府県に現存する建築、土木、ランドスケープなど80 点を取り上げ、写真とテキストと映像で紹介する。地理的に多様で、多くの自然災害に見舞われてきた日本において、人々が自然環境とどのように対話し格闘してきたか、どのように地域性を継承し創造してきたかという観点から、日本各地の建造物を取り上げる。従来あまり紹介されてこなかった日本の一面を紹介する、「もうひとつの日本ガイド」。
Notice: Limited Access for This Exhibition
Due to the installation layout, hallway space for this exhibition is limited, which may make access challenging for wheelchair users and those with mobility equipment. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Admission: FREE
Advanced, time-specific reservations are recommended.
Hand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-coverings on our premises are recommended.
Gallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM (4:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Thursdays)
Closed on select days: April 18 – 21 (Easter Closure), May 17-19 (Victoria Day weekend), July 1 (Canada Day)
Exhibition Period: March 13 – July 15, 2025
Library & Gallery Opening Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 11:30am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 11:30am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Saturdays |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Related Programming:
JFT Book Club (Hybrid) – With Silent Reading Time – Japanese Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Landscapes
Tuesday, April 15, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (ET)
Struggling to find focused time to read? Want to learn more about Japan’s architecture, civil engineering, and/or landscapes but unsure where to start? Join us virtually or in person for an immersive book club experience—no prior knowledge or preparation is required!
Inspired by the JFT Gallery’s current exhibition, this event invites you to explore Japan’s built heritage through books. Whether you’re a book lover or simply eager to learn, take a break from daily distractions and indulge in the simple pleasure of reading in silence. Afterwards, there will also be an optional discussion, where you can share your discoveries with others—or simply listen in. We welcome all levels of engagement to join this enriching literary and cultural experience!
