"Japanese houses and their surroundings" is a book written by Edward Sylvester Morse, an American archaeologist and anthropologist, which allows readers to discover the unique world of Japanese architecture step by step. In this work, the author describes traditional Japanese houses in detail, paying attention to their structure, materials and means of arrangement. The book also examines the influence of Japanese culture and history on the country's architecture. "Japanese houses and their surroundings" is not only a look at architecture, but also an immersion in the Japanese way of life and philosophy.