Kyoto altars, called kin-butsudan, are decked with gold metalwork and maki-e lacquer. Their beauty is an unparalleled work of art. Strongholds of the heart, kin-butsudan show the core of Kyoto ...

Escape Kyoto's crowds for an authentic experience in Maizuru where samurai history meets scenic canals, historic bathhouses and fresh seafood.

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

As the capital, Kyoto attracted craftsmen with outstanding artistry from around Japan. They made quality implements and furnishings, and the craft developed a distinct Kyoto refinement that became ...

Kyoto hair salon Flux combines nostalgia with modernism, courtesy of Osaka based Sides Core design studio. Traditional parlour meets minimalist Japanese design.

AMD launches low-power Opterons to take on Atom in microservers Jaguar core Kyoto processors tide the company over until it ships ARM devices.

The Agency for Cultural Affairs moved to Kyoto this week in the first full-scale relocation of a central government ministry or agency to a region outside of Tokyo.

Meeting the Kyoto Protocol commitment to limit the growth in greenhouse gas emissions to 13 per cent over 1990 levels by 2010 is a "core challenge" for sustainable development policy here.

TOKYO -- Japanese electric car startup GLM will rent out core components to aid in developing parts, making it easier for newcomers to enter the auto industry. The Kyoto University-spawned company ...

Core Kyoto discovers how the spirit of frugality permeates every aspect of modern life, from art to energy.