Saturday, July 24, 2010
Shrine haikyo
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It is always sad to see an abandoned shrine. I think I would have taken that old table with the cool curved legs home-- is that wrong? It would be a nice fixer-upper.
ReplyDeleteit wouldnt fit in my backpack.....
ReplyDeleteThe thing about a fine structure like a shrine or temple is the quality of the wood used in the construction. If it were de-consecrated, it should have been dismantled as there was once, before neglect left it to the elements, some very fine wood used in its construction.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeffrey.... in most countries they would do as you suggest, but Japan recycles very little building material.... much better for the economy to use new materials, and what is good for the economy is what is most important in Japan.... most "eco" programs are to do with buying new stuff....
ReplyDeleteWhat place is this shrine at?
ReplyDeleteNagahama near Hamada in Shimane
ReplyDeleteThank you
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