TEMPLE EDITIONS is an independent publishing project founded as a counterpoint to an increasingly dystopian image-saturated world—a desire to create a space for sincere thoughtful and slow forms of making. Inspired by the Buddhist idea of a temple as a sacred space we explore the beauty and meaning that emerge through color form material and careful physical production.

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We are driven by a unique collaborative duo. Founder Hiroyuki Yamada born and raised in Japan brings over 20 years of graphic design practice including a decade in Paris. Marketing Director Sugon Huh originally from Korea has lived in Germany Indonesia Thailand and Taiwan bringing 20 years of experience leading regional marketing across Asia.

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Based in a renovated more than 100-year-old traditional farmhouse near Kyoto our atelier embodies a harmonious dialogue between Japanese heritage and new creative practices. In this contemplative space we respectfully handle the entire end-to-end process—from conceptual design and printing to binding and packaging.

Our books investigate unseen everyday phenomena—such as sound light climate and time—translating them into a visual language. By transforming these ephemeral elements into tactile graphic forms we invite readers to pause see feel and reconsider what is already around us. Rather than mere collections of images our publications serve as quiet spaces for perception.

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All TEMPLE EDITIONS publications are limited to 100 copies, with each individually numbered. Keeping the editions small allows us to give each book the attention and care of a handcrafted object, while inviting readers around the world into an intimate and focused relationship with the physical work.