The number of shrines, temples and castles he has visited exceeds 180. Kanakubo believes the pinnacle of Japan’s wood architecture was around the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). “It was normal ...

the temple is revered for its rugged rocks and rich greenery and is considered a sacred place of worship. This classic onsen (hot spring) town is famous for its wooden Japanese inns that line both ...

Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hill in Kyoto, is one of Japan's most iconic temples. It is best known for its nail-free wooden ...

Hozoin Temple, in Kyoto prefecture in southeast Japan, boasts a rich history that ... and maintenance of their collection of ...

small temple owners asked for help. Over the past seven years, the women have worked on more than 70 wooden Buddha statues throughout Japan. Examples of Sanjoudou's restoration work The ...

Inclusive of the Mie, Wakayama and Nara prefectures, Kii Peninsula is easily accessible via multiple train routes from Osaka ...

"You can feel the atmosphere of a Japanese temple," he says. "It's also an opportunity to stay in a real wooden building built many years ago." Venture further east in Kansai and you'll reach Ise ...

“Japan, which boasts a rich tradition of wooden structures as represented by Todaiji and Horyuji temples (in Nara), will be hosting an expo,” he said. “Given that our country is a global ...

With forest covering two-thirds of the Japanese archipelago, Japan's celebrated carpentry culture is rooted in a profound respect for nature and trees.The exhibition ...