Yet in the seaside resort town of Kamakura, there is an architectural firm providing a hopeful alternative. Teitaku Subako, founded by Naoki Hayasaka, is focused on reinvigorating historical Japanese buildings as well as building sustainable structures that celebrate traditional aesthetics. Now the deceptively simple villa is available for rental as a respite from modern life. “You immediately feel great distance from the hustle and bustle of the city, both physically and psychologically,” Hayasaka says. “You can surrender yourself.”Yoshihiro Makino Traditional roofing above the dining table.