“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 ...

The imposing figure, supported by a magnificent painted halo made from extravagantly carved wood, possesses ... Kondō (Golden Hall) at the temple Murōji in Uda, Nara Prefecture.

The Toshodaiji Kondo Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, was built more than 1,200 years ago, but this didn’t deter a Canadian ...

When people ask why I have not done research in the United States National Archives and Records Administration (Nara), my ...

When you construct anything with wood, you’re confronted with the problem of how to make two pieces stay together. This is ...

During his last journey, Bashō visited Nara ... wood I enter). The Buddhas are described using a phrase taken from Sanskrit. Saichō prayed for their protection when building the main hall of the ...

It may not be as well-known as Kyoto but Kizugawa is also home to loads of historical temples and sites, including six ...

“We were working in a temple, and one of the monks came over ... The dark façades of aristocratic houses fashioned from silky wood yet austere, northern, as secret-looking as any stone Siena ...

Photo Credit: Shutterstock. Nara was the capital city of Japan from 710 to 794. This means there’s lots of ancient buildings to see and history to learn about here. Tōdai-ji is the world’s largest ...

Discover the rich culinary traditions and cultural experiences of Japan’s Kansai region. From Osaka’s Michelin-starred dining ...

especially in sacred sites like Nara Park and the Todai-ji temple. Visitors to Nara are often struck by the sight of these ...