In the historic centers of Kyoto and Kamakura, where 13th-century monuments are the norm, age becomes relative.

WSJ: Selling a Piece of Old Japan, to Save It

Sotheby's International Realty is selling two traditional houses: one in Kyoto, which is more than 50 years old, and one in Kamakura, built in 1972.

WSJ: Selling a Piece of Old Japan, to Save It

Just to close, the Prime Minister mentioned that as a young boy I had the occasion to visit Japan, including touring the Amida Buddha at Kamakura.

WHITEHOUSE: InterContinental Yokohama Grand Hotel, Yokohama, Japan