12/13/2006

Katsuyama Town Houses

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Traditional Town Houses of Katsuyama


The town is famous for the preservation of its old houses.
Here are a few samples.




  










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Windows with woodwork to shut out the summer heat
and let in the brightness of the day.






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whispering through
the window lattice -
winter love








Look at some more of these door curtains ! 


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Katsuyama, a postal station of the Road to Izumo 



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6 comments:

Unknown said...

とても綺麗な格子戸ですね。

sakuo

Anonymous said...

beautiful and ichi ban, gabi san!

robert wilson

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Anonymous said...

Wonderful effort dear Gabi.This is not a familiar site. It is a treasure.It became natural for me to come here to read and see the lovely photos.Moreover,every time I pay a visit I get inspired.Isn't this wonderful.?!

Anonymous said...

Dear gabi san

wow nice one!
I like it

pretty winter moments

etsuko
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Gabi Greve said...

Gabi, they are beautiful photos! Obviously
through the eyes of an artist.
It is clean, clean, clean!
A. from America
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Yes, my dear A. san, these little towns are amazingly clean!
GABI
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Gabi Greve said...

Great photos, Gabi,
and the ku has a classic elegance.

Best, Bill
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Thanks for popping in, Bill san!
GABI