When FOBA introduced a design-conscious alternative to the widely used "housemaker" market, they made a strong case for ...

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...

“And this was such a vivid dream, and it included a pond and a Japanese tea house.” LeSar had “always been fascinated with Japan,” but when she started building the gardens in 1996, she hadn’t yet ...

This small cafe is housed in a 1940s building that looks like a traditional Japanese tea house. You can sit on tatami mats or out on the veranda to enjoy coffees, herbal teas and desserts like matcha ...

Tea Master Sen no Rikyu is setting up a new tea house and he needs tea bowl collections for it. You’ll have to find them all around the map as you explore Japan. You’ll find Tea Master Sen no ...

Discover how Japan's Akiya homes are transformed into vibrant spaces, preserving heritage while adapting to modern needs.

Building a house can be as expensive as buying one, or even more, but there are several financing options available to help. However, construction costs have been soaring, meaning it costs more to ...

The label is also unveiling teapots made from Galician clay, offered in raw, silver, or gold finishes inspired by the ceramic ...

Imagine stepping into a serene space where the hustle and bustle of daily life fades away. The Japanese tea house embodies tranquility and mindfulness, inviting us to savor the moment over a cup of ...