Treehouse book: 'New Treehouses of the World'

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<b>Beach Rock Treehouse: Okinawa, Japan</b><br> <br> This treehouse by Japanese builder Kobayahsi Takashi was constructed with the express purpose of communicating with outer space. "A sparkling beacon among treetops, it is easy to imagine the dome succeeding at its mission to make contact with alien life," writes Nelson.<br> <br> Click for photos of <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-treehouses2004-pg,0,871705.photogallery">luxury treehouses of California</a>.<br> <br> For a peek inside cool Southern California homes, go to our <a href="http://www.latimes.com/homesofthetimes">Homes of The Times gallery</a>.

New Treehouses of the World – Beach Rock Treehouse

(Pete Nelson)

Beach Rock Treehouse: Okinawa, Japan

This treehouse by Japanese builder Kobayahsi Takashi was constructed with the express purpose of communicating with outer space. "A sparkling beacon among treetops, it is easy to imagine the dome succeeding at its mission to make contact with alien life," writes Nelson.

Click for photos of luxury treehouses of California.

For a peek inside cool Southern California homes, go to our Homes of The Times gallery.