It is early November and the Tokyo weather has taken an abrupt, and somewhat overdue, turn toward the autumnal. The…
Richard Koyama-DanielsNovember 28, 2024
Artchitecture in Japan, has traditionally been typified by wooden structures, elevated slightly off the ground, with tiled or thatched roofs, seen as Shrine, Temple, and Castle. There, you can see the unique carpet (tatami), and sliding door (fusuma), chairs and high tables were not widely used until the 20th century.