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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
sharron lynn parsons 7 years ago
Also, this is an opportunity for us to see peoples' homes in another country !!!
Load More Replies... sharron lynn parsons 7 years ago
The door is very attractive, and guests would feel welcome !!!
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Tree
Lucinda Ping 7 years ago
Just FYI, the book can be found here! : https://kyotojournal.org/product/small-buildings-of-kyoto-volume-ii/
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Night Bookstore
Ruby Brook 7 years ago
This looks so cozy. A perfect place to curl up with a book in a corner.
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Cool Abode
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
There's safety, privacy and light in that balcony. I can hang a dozen bras to dry and none of you would notice!
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Summer
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
I've walked past this house many times. As with most other houses of this type, it's beautiful.
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Cozy Abode
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Nakamura’s Coffee House
Ruby Brook 7 years ago
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!!
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Traditional House With Geraniums
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
The container gardens on these streets are amazing. I've never seen such well tended and perfectly curated gardens...in places where a real garden is impossible.
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After The Rain
Brandi Grant 7 years ago
They are tanuki statues. Otherwise know as a Japanese Racoon Dog
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Cool Verandah
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"Gogo" Coffeehouse
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Gion Festival Participant Takes A Break From The Heat
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Take-Out Cookie Shop
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Ciel Nail
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Grocery Store
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The Raku Museum
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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.
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Looking For Tenants
Night Owl 7 years ago
Looks like it was inspired by greek architecture (by Doric columns etc.)
Lucinda Ping 7 years ago
It was a very retro European-style café and lovely inside. Shame it closed!
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Cool House
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
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.
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Aunt Messy, what's that on the middle of the overhang? Is it for protection?
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Tanaka’s Home-Made Sandwich Shop
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House With Maple Tree And Guardrails
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Um, ma'am? And maybe it's a shirt? So confused.
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Utakata Antiques
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A Love Of Wood
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Gorgeous, isn't it? Sharron, I'm staying at Aunt Messy's for a few months, getting a guided tour from her. She won't mind if you join me!
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House Of An Artist
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Cottage Duplex
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Colorado Masusan
ispeak catanese 7 years ago
Aunt Messy, I'll buy you coffee here every morning if I can stay at your place in Japan for a few months. P.S. how long will the quarantine be for my 5 cats?
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Bistecca Naoki
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Brown House
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Nishiki Guesthouse Kyo-Koi
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More Interesting Windows
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Cut House Raffi
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Cat In The Window
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What do you think ?
Ed 7 years ago
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?
Airinga 7 years ago
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here... >_
Load More Replies... Ruby Brook 7 years ago
Considering moving to this city now! Only problems are the 20 hour flight and the huge language barrier!
Azure Adams 7 years ago
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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ShiftyLookinNinjaPandaGirl 7 years ago
I went to japan with my brothers for a year and went go-karting!
Load More Replies... Aunt Messy 7 years ago
I ALWAYS want to go back to Kyoto. I'm surprised they didn't have at least one shot of the silversmith by city hall.
bob 7 years ago
I would not want to live in these buildings when an earthquake hits the city...
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Kyoto is not prone to earthquakes - which is why there are buildings there pushing 1000 years old.
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Airinga 7 years ago
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here.
Load More Replies... Ed 7 years ago
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?
Airinga 7 years ago
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here... >_
Load More Replies... Ruby Brook 7 years ago
Considering moving to this city now! Only problems are the 20 hour flight and the huge language barrier!
Azure Adams 7 years ago
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... ShiftyLookinNinjaPandaGirl 7 years ago
I went to japan with my brothers for a year and went go-karting!
Load More Replies... Aunt Messy 7 years ago
I ALWAYS want to go back to Kyoto. I'm surprised they didn't have at least one shot of the silversmith by city hall.
bob 7 years ago
I would not want to live in these buildings when an earthquake hits the city...
Aunt Messy 7 years ago
Kyoto is not prone to earthquakes - which is why there are buildings there pushing 1000 years old.
Load More Replies... Airinga 7 years ago
Hi. Sorry for the confusion! I mixed up the titles and put the ones that, obviously, didn't belong here.
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