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:

  1. とても綺麗な格子戸ですね。

    sakuo

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  2. beautiful and ichi ban, gabi san!

    robert wilson

    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/simply_haiku/message/17223

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  3. 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.?!

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  4. Dear gabi san

    wow nice one!
    I like it

    pretty winter moments

    etsuko
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cherrypoetryclub/message/29347

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

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

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