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Photographer Captures Small Yet Utterly Delightful Buildings In Kyoto, Japan (Part II)
In 2016, John Einarsen started shooting the unassuming, everyday Japanese architecture of the city he calls home, for Kyoto Journal's Instagram page. Yes, you remember that Bored Panda post from last year? Well, as it turns out, the tiny home project is still not over!
Two years in and John's online collection falls just short of 400 cool photos. And he's decided to make the second book dedicated to small houses.
I asked him whether anything has changed in his approach on the Japanese style homes since the project began, to which he answered:
"I think, to begin with, I was drawn more to the apartment buildings with more obvious quirks, perhaps because I was thinking about how viewers would respond, to create a sense of novelty...The project is still all about showing this other side of Kyoto that is largely ignored, but I think that looking at the images now, viewers might notice they have mellowed or toned down, so maybe you need to look at them a little longer, ponder the details to appreciate them fully..."
Still, I hope these adorable small spaces charm your socks off!
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House With Bamboo Frontage: Still Freshly Green
Tree
Night Bookstore
This looks so cozy. A perfect place to curl up with a book in a corner.
Cool Abode
Summer
I've walked past this house many times. As with most other houses of this type, it's beautiful.
Cozy Abode
Nakamura’s Coffee House
Aw so cute! I want to drop by and get a cup of coffee here. Just have to book a 20 hour flight to Japan!!
Beautiful Window
Traditional House With Geraniums
After The Rain
Cool Verandah
"Gogo" Coffeehouse
Gion Festival Participant Takes A Break From The Heat
Take-Out Cookie Shop
Ciel Nail
Grocery Store
The Raku Museum
I've been to this museum several times. "Raku" is not a pottery process, it's a family name. This museum has pieces in it that are original to the family founders - over 600 years old. The family is still producing pottery, but there is no store at the museum. Photography is forbidden. There's a sign inside the gallery that says, "Photographs make garbage". ...///... They're right. The work has to be seen in person to truly appreciate it.
Looking For Tenants
Cool House
Gorgeous - and VERY expensive. I was never able to figure out if this is a renovation or a new build, but either way, this place is large for a city residence, and beautifully built.
Newly Renovated Guesthouse
Tanaka’s Home-Made Sandwich Shop
House With Maple Tree And Guardrails
House With Flowers
Utakata Antiques
A Love Of Wood
Near Sannenzaka
House Of An Artist
House In The Winter Sun
Cottage Duplex
Colorado Masusan
Bistecca Naoki
Airing Out The Futon
House With Corner Window
Coffee Komadori
Brown House
1/4 House
Hair Salon "Cut Station Genesis"
The Shuttered House At 3pm
Nishiki Guesthouse Kyo-Koi
More Interesting Windows
Cut House Raffi
Cat In The Window
After-School Tutors "Yours"
Nishimoto Liquor Store
Cut Salon Musow
The title of this makes no sense. Why does it say "I Spent 3 Hours Of Gail Force Winds Capturing Massive Waves Of Lake Erie" yet it shows architecture in Japan?
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here... >_
Load More Replies...Considering moving to this city now! Only problems are the 20 hour flight and the huge language barrier!
It's only 10.5 hours from los angeles and most everyone spoke decent english. Japan kicks a*s. You should absolutely go sometime
Load More Replies...The title of this makes no sense. Why does it say "I Spent 3 Hours Of Gail Force Winds Capturing Massive Waves Of Lake Erie" yet it shows architecture in Japan?
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here... >_
Load More Replies...Considering moving to this city now! Only problems are the 20 hour flight and the huge language barrier!
It's only 10.5 hours from los angeles and most everyone spoke decent english. Japan kicks a*s. You should absolutely go sometime
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