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Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Ogata at The Shinmonzen is a new teahouse that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design. This minimalist oasis is the brainchild of Shinichiro…

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Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto is Now a Hotel

April 25, 2022
Geartide Staff

Nintento’s original headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, has been transformed into the Marufukuro Hotel. In 1889, craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi founded Nintendo, producing handmade hanafuda playing cards. The headquarters has been vacant…

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Abodu Makes Installing a Stylish Backyard Dwelling Easy

September 16, 2019
Geartide Staff

A new Bay Area startup is aiming to increase property values and create rental revenue for San Jose residents using modern prefab structures. The company, Abodu, develops 500-square-foot apartments that…