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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

House With Bamboo Frontage: Still Freshly Green

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Night Bookstore

Night Bookstore

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Ruby Brook
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks so cozy. A perfect place to curl up with a book in a corner.

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Summer

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Aunt Messy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've walked past this house many times. As with most other houses of this type, it's beautiful.

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Nakamura’s Coffee House

Nakamura’s Coffee House

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Ruby Brook
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Traditional House With Geraniums

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Ruby Brook
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the flowers. They really brighten up the urban street.

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Aunt Messy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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Cool Verandah

Cool Verandah

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Gion Festival Participant Takes A Break From The Heat

Gion Festival Participant Takes A Break From The Heat

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The Raku Museum

The Raku Museum

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Aunt Messy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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Cool House

Cool House

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Newly Renovated Guesthouse

Newly Renovated Guesthouse

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House With Maple Tree And Guardrails

House With Maple Tree And Guardrails

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House With Flowers

House With Flowers

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Utakata Antiques

Utakata Antiques

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Near Sannenzaka

Near Sannenzaka

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House Of An Artist

House Of An Artist

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House In The Winter Sun

House In The Winter Sun

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Cottage Duplex

Cottage Duplex

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a little bit of rustic in a very urban place <3

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Airing Out The Futon

Airing Out The Futon

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House With Corner Window

House With Corner Window

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Coffee Komadori

Coffee Komadori

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1/4 House

1/4 House

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Hair Salon "Cut Station Genesis"

Hair Salon "Cut Station Genesis"

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The Shuttered House At 3pm

The Shuttered House At 3pm

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Nishiki Guesthouse Kyo-Koi

Nishiki Guesthouse Kyo-Koi

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More Interesting Windows

More Interesting Windows

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Cut House Raffi

Cut House Raffi

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After-School Tutors "Yours"

After-School Tutors "Yours"

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Cut Salon Musow

Cut Salon Musow

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