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Renjumon and Shukōmon: Geometry that weaves together eternity and order
Introduction: The Universe in Fabric
You may suddenly find yo...
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by kataokatetsuya
Tenpyo Patterns and Culture: Memories of Beauty that Flow Like the Wind
There are moments when the winds of Nara seem to speak to us across ...
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by kataokatetsuya
Savoring the tranquility: The charm of Japanese cuisine that the world loves
The first thing that may surprise travelers when they visit Japan...
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by kataokatetsuya
Shosoin Patterns: A Long Journey of Beauty and Its Resonance with the Modern World
Under the clear skies of Nara, the Shosoin Repository quietl...
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Pouring Silence: Sake, the Voice of the Season
As night falls, the moon is reflected in a single cup. It's not just alcohol. Rice, water, an...
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by kataokatetsuya
Unryu-in Temple, Kyoto | The tranquility of the soul reflected in the four windows
"Silence isn't about not being bothered. It's about having a...
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by kataokatetsuya
Genkoan Temple, Kyoto | The state of mind reflected in the windows of enlightenment and confusion
"Do you think life is round? Notice, it's sq...
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Kawai Shrine, Kyoto | True beauty reflected in the mirror votive plaques
"Where is the beauty?"With this question in mind, I walked through Ta...
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by kataokatetsuya
Short story "Wakei Seijaku"
Setting: Jakkoan, a teahouse renovated from an abandoned temple in the mountains of Kitayama, Kyoto Characters:
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by kataokatetsuya
Short story "Once in a Lifetime"
Setting: Futoan, a small teahouse in Higashiyama, Kyoto Characters:
• Tsumugi: A young woman studying the...
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by kataokatetsuya
Short story "Colorless Flower"
On a foggy morning in Sagano, Kyoto, dyer Kanon visits an old temple carrying a white wedding kimono. She has...
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The wind speaks in the silent garden at Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shugakuin Imperial Villa is located at the foot of Mount Hiei, northeast of K...
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