| architecture |
| calligraphy |
| ceramics |
| clothing |
| comics |
| gardens |
| lacquerwork |
| literature |
| movies |
| music |
| painting |
| poetry |
| sculpture |
| tea ceremony |
| television |
| theatre |
| weaponry |
| thematic routes |
| timeline |
| the site |
Architecture
Frankly Japan's architecture was remarkably static until the modern era, when it became hugely imaginative and exciting. The traditional styles have their distinct national features, and I've found plenty of buildings worth highlighting, and I hope there are some interesting things to say.
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the Shokin-tei teahouse at Katsura, looking out onto the garden |