Bright Color and Japanese Architecture
Very intriguing contrast of colors between bright Lamborghini and a temple in Kyoto. This looks unusual, but I was not surprised. Traditional Japanese architecture, in fact, often creates an excellent background for objects in bright color. Think about a lady in bright kimono in Kyoto! The architecture’s colors are subdued. But they have natural rich […]
Wild Flowers for Tea Ceremony
We brought a small bouquet of astor from our backard to our tea ceremony lesson. Our teacher kindly and beautifully arranged it with pampas grass in a bamboo vase. The arrangement transported the rustic atmosphere of outside into the room. It brought in the essense of the season, too. Sometime, you do not need a large […]
Rain Chain – Supreme Alternative to Downspouts
Architects and home owners often detest downspouts; they are too functinal and ugly. I agree and usually place them inconspicuous locations. But I also know that there is a much better alternative: a rain chain. Rain chains are decorative chains installed at the nose of roofs or eaves in Japanese traditional architecture. Through them, rainwater tricles down gracefully. […]
