"He came over and showed me the vase, and I said something a bit dismissive like 'very pretty.' 'No, look at the base!' he ...

To its north lies one of Japan's finest antique communities with some 70 stores selling paintings, crafts, and other antiques. 02:11 Established in 1983, this store's collection includes an array ...

A classic Kominka antique house in Japan. The other is Machiya (a merchant townhouse). Like Kominka, machiya has a long history and classic values, but it is mostly located in historic cities like ...