Architecture

September 25, 2026

Architect Tadao Ando Designed a Floating Library to Bring 2,000 Books to Children Across Japan’s Islands

A floating library is bringing books directly to children across the islands of Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture. The Hon no Mori-go began operating on April 24, 2025, traveling through the Seto Inland Sea with about 2,000 books and creating opportunities for children to read, learn, and explore their island communities. Architect Tadao Ando proposed the project to Kagawa in 2023 and later donated the vessel through his architectural firm.

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September 13, 2026

MOCA Bangkok Brings Thai Heritage and Contemporary Art Under One Roof

Art is one of the most compelling ways to tell a country’s history. MOCA Bangkok, an important museum in Thailand and one of the best contemporary art venues in Asia, excels at it. This sprawling, 215,278-square-foot institution boasts over a thousand works across different media. With its eclectic collection, MOCA Bangkok both chronicles the country’s creative evolution and pays tribute to pioneering Thai artists.

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September 1, 2026

Thousands of Volunteers Pull a 400-Ton Castle in Japan Back to Its Original Site

How many people does it take to move a castle? Turns out, it’s around 4,000. Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, is on the move again after it was relocated from its original position to protect it from earthquakes 11 years ago. Over the last weekend of August, groups of around 80 members of the public took turns helping to manually shift the 400-ton (800,000-pound)

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