Brutalism may be associated with the west – Europe and America – but it made its way to Japan too. Of course it did: a perfect fit. Photographer Paul Tulett, from his book Brutalist Japan:

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Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, 1964

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Kyoto International Conference Center, 1966

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Nago City Hall, 1981

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Nago Civic Hall And Center, 1985

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Mixed-use complex, 1994

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Keihan Uji Station, 1995

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Kihoku Astronomical Museum, 1995

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Okinawa Prefectural And Art Museum, 2007

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Matsubara Civic Library, 2019
[Photos © Paul Tulett]

I've done a few posts on Brutalism, such as:

Brutalist Italy
Brutalism worldwide
Finding brutalism
Eastern Block brutalism
Fantasy brutalism
Madrileño brutalism
Brutal delights

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