Leica Camera's shop in Kyoto

Leica Camera's shop in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A "Maiko" apprentice geisha examines a Leica camera at the German camera maker's store in Kyoto, its seventh directly managed shop in Japan, on March 14, 2014, ahead of the store's official opening the following day. The Leica Kyoto shop is a two-story "machiya" traditional house, originally built some 100 years ago.

Japan, U.S. architects discuss Kyoto's 'machiya' preservation

Japan, U.S. architects discuss Kyoto's 'machiya' preservation

NEW YORK, United States - Thirteen architectural experts from Japan and the United States discuss ways to preserve Kyoto's traditional 'machiya' townhouses Nov. 4 in New York. The townhouses are quickly disappearing under Kyoto's urban redevelopment project. The experts include Takahiko Otani (3rd from R in front), professor of architecture at Mukogawa Women's University in Hyogo Prefecture.

Japan, U.S. architects discuss Kyoto's 'machiya' preservation

Japan, U.S. architects discuss Kyoto's 'machiya' preservation

NEW YORK, United States - Thirteen architectural experts from Japan and the United States discuss ways to preserve Kyoto's traditional 'machiya' townhouses Nov. 4 in New York. The townhouses are quickly disappearing under Kyoto's urban redevelopment project. The experts include Takahiko Otani (3rd from R in front), professor of architecture at Mukogawa Women's University in Hyogo Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Nokendo

Nokendo

Distant view of the Kanazawa Hakkei ( Eight Scenic Places of Kanazawa ), possibly from Nokendo. Muronoki is on the right, Suzaki Village is on the other side of Hiragata Bay, Machiya Village is on the left, and Nojima is visible on the far left. Nokendo was known for its excellent view of the eight scenes. However, it was destroyed by fire in 1871 and never rebuilt.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐4‐0]

A distant view of Kanazawa Hakkei

A distant view of Kanazawa Hakkei

Distant view of the Kanazawa Hakkei ( Eight Scenic Places of Kanazawa ), possibly from Nokendo. Muronoki is on the right, Suzaki Village is on the other side of Hiragata Bay, Machiya Village is on the left, and Nojima is visible on the far left. Nokendo was known for its excellent view of the eight scenes. However, it was destroyed by fire in 1871 and never rebuilt.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐33‐0]