Ken Ohyama's 'Architectural Dollhouses' Photobook Highlights Japan's Kawaii Buildings

Japanese urban photographer Ken Ohyama has released a photobook titled 'Architectural Dollhouses' (kawaii bldg), featuring over 120 photographs of nondescript buildings from across Japan. Ohyama's work focuses on often-overlooked urban elements such as highways and housing projects, and his series isolates these structures by removing their backgrounds, making them appear like miniature dollhouses. This technique draws attention to details like columns, windows, plants, and electric wires that are typically unnoticed. The 192-page book, which includes several essays, is scheduled for release on September 9, 2026, and is available for preorder through the publisher (with an autographed copy option) or on Amazon. The book also contains hidden surprises within its pages.