Board any subway in Japan, and chances are that you will see a good number of people reading physical books, even among rush-hour crowds. As a country of devoted bibliophiles, Japan is just as passionate about crafting serene communal spaces to make reading accessible.
Far from being mere repositories of books, many ... See more
instagram.comBoard any subway in Japan, and chances are that you will see a good number of people reading physical books, even among rush-hour crowds. As a country of devoted bibliophiles, Japan is just as passionate about crafting serene communal spaces to make reading accessible. Far from being mere repositories of books, many Japanese libraries are artistic masterpieces, worth visiting for their visual splendor alone. Keep reading for a list of Japan’s most beautiful libraries, many of them brought to life by world-class architects. See the full list at our link in bio. ✍️ @eugenieshin #tokyoweekender
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (東京都美術館) A prefectural art museum, largely built underground so as not to stand out too much in the green park.
Matthew Baxter • Super Cheap Japan: Budget Travel in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Surrounding Areas (Super Cheap Guides Book 1)
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kyoto, Komyoin Temple is a hidden sanctuary known for its breathtaking Hashin-no-Niwa (波心の庭), or “The Garden of the Moving Heart.” Designed by renowned landscape architect Shigemori Mirei, this karesansui (dry rock) garden embodies the simplicity and depth of Zen aesthetics. The carefully arranged rocks and raked wh... See more
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Beijing City Library just opened 📚
the design is inspired by ginko trees "a place where you can be sitting under a tree, reading your favorite book’.