I will be commenting on the theme of cultural imperialism in Japan due to foreign globalization. In the above photo is a aerial view of Akasaka Palace, a state guest house for foreign dignitaries. The USA has a similar  house, but it is not customary in Japan to house Guests in a separate house. This building is the opposite of Japanese architecture, in fact it is more renaissance than anything. the copper roofs are again very non-Japanese, which can be understandable due to its purpose as a guest house. you can see in the photo that two other flags are hoisted next to the japanese one.

This is an interior photo of the Akasaka State Guest House. as you can seem this is about as far from Japanese design as you can get, with crystal chandeliers and velvet drapes. this is the room where dignitaries would meet to have meals or balls. it too is very renaissance, with the ceiling being covered in cloud paintings and the trim of the windows being gold-leaf. Japanese architecture differs from these themes, going for a more minimalist approach. due to the influence of other countries, this palace was furnished to suit those countries, rather than Japanese tastes.

This final image shows the Akasaka's actual location in relation to the city surrounding it, Tokyo. it is not well known that such a palace that stands out like a thumb is actually so close to the largest city in the country. It is amusing however, because Tokyo is another example of  the influence of Imperialism on Japan. the architecture is very western and it differs greatly from the historical countryside japan is also known for. Akasaka palace is a very significant sign for the influence of Imperialism on Japanese government buildings.