Sublime

The Kyu Asakura House, located in Tokyo, was once the mansion of Torajiro Asakura, a former chairman of the Tokyo Prefectural Assembly. Built in 1919, this historic residence allows visitors to experience traditional Japanese architecture from the Taisho era. The interior features wooden and tatami flooring, a tiled roo... See more

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