The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, visiting temples, shrines, and parks, while learning about Japanese culture.

In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...

The ninth-generation zen master of Shorinzan Daruman-ji temple popularized the papier ... Today, 80 percent of daruma dolls in Japan are made in Takasaki. The next time you see a Takasaki daruma ...

The Alpha II is worlds away from the Ford. The aluminum-framed e-bike is cheap and cheerful, and fairly minimalist. The spartan approach (and a small battery) keeps the weight down to 45 pounds.

Snøhetta has unveiled a vacation home design nestled within the landscape of Hokkaido Island for the Japanese hospitality group NOT A HOTEL. Situated atop the renowned Rusutsu Resort, the project ...

Japan is an alluring destination because of its many juxtapositions. Neon skyscrapers tower over Shinto shrines, and salarymen ride the train next to Harajuku girls. The Land of the Rising Sun ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Minimalist wallpaper gives your home a clean and elegant look. It helps create a calm and peaceful environment with its soft colors and simple patterns. This style lets you showcase your personal ...

His combination of traditional Japanese architecture with a vocabulary ... Koshino House or the Water Temple – link the notion of regional identity with a modern imagining of space, material ...

In a central area of Osaka, located within a short distance of Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple, Minimalist Loft 4 Namba Compact Studio and Gym MA402 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and ...