The aesthetics of unsociability: Buaiso, where Jiro Shirasu and Masako lived

The aesthetics of unsociability - Buaiso, where Jiro Shirasu and Masako lived

In the quiet countryside of Machida, Tokyo, there stands a quiet thatched roof house.
The name is "Buaiso."

This place, located on the border between Musashi and Sagami, was named by Jiro Shirasu with a sense of humor.
The word "unsociable" exudes the couple's philosophy of living without pretense or pandering, and true to their own aesthetic sense.

Living the Seasons: Poetry of Gardens and Houses

In the garden of Buaiso, there are spring yellow bush clover, summer green maple, autumn bush clover, and winter frost pillars.
It's as if they are living in nature.

It's not too well-maintained, but it's not neglected either.
"Looking after it as if it were left unattended" - this place is a luxurious contradiction.

The thatched roof main house is an old house that was originally a silkworm farm.
The Shirasu couple renovated the house little by little with their own hands.
It was transformed into a "vessel of poetry" that could be lived in with the seasons.

Tools and Antiques - Masako's Perspective

Masako Shirasu described antiques as "time residing within objects."
The vessels, fabrics, calligraphy and masks she selects are
There is a silence that speaks to us across the ages.

Inside the Buaiso, you will find these "storytelling tools"
It is placed there gently, like a passage from Masako's essay.
They are not exhibits, but an extension of daily life.
It still creates the atmosphere of this house.

The kindness of being unfriendly

Even during the chaotic post-war period, Jiro Shirasu
He was described by GHQ as "the only Japanese who is not obedient."
But behind that strength,
There was a quiet kindness in "protecting something beautiful."

Masako also finds inspiration through Noh, literature, travel and antiques.
He continued to convey the beauty of Japan as "poetry in everyday life."
That attitude still challenges us today.
Is there poetry in your life?

Conclusion: To WABISUKE readers

Buaiso is not just an old mansion.
It is a "home of poetry" woven together by the seasons, tools, and words.

WABISUKE values ​​"color names," "seasonal words," "tools," and "letters"──
All of this is quietly alive in this place.

If you feel like stopping for a moment in your daily life,
Please come and visit Buaiso at least once.
There is a kindness in the name of unfriendliness,
They will greet you gently.