21. Katsura Imperial Villa, built in 1645. Considered perhaps the finest example of traditional Japanese residential design. Greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. (Kyoto, 2005)
21. Katsura Imperial Villa, built in 1645. Considered perhaps the finest example of traditional Japanese residential design. Greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. (Kyoto, 2005)
 22. The famous blue of Katsura Imperial Villa along with other colors and textures. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
22. The famous blue of Katsura Imperial Villa along with other colors and textures. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
 23. Katsura Imperial Villa sliding screen doors, tatami mat, and trees. By private reservation through the imperial office only. (Kyoto, 2005)
23. Katsura Imperial Villa sliding screen doors, tatami mat, and trees. By private reservation through the imperial office only. (Kyoto, 2005)
 24. Chinese style pavilion and reflecting lake at Katsura Imperial Villa. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
24. Chinese style pavilion and reflecting lake at Katsura Imperial Villa. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
 25. Detail of traditional Japanese style construction. (Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
25. Detail of traditional Japanese style construction. (Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
 26. The Moss Garden at a Zen temple in the hills, with over 120 varieties of moss. Built in 14th c., but totally covered w moss only in 19th c. during a time of disrepair. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
26. The Moss Garden at a Zen temple in the hills, with over 120 varieties of moss. Built in 14th c., but totally covered w moss only in 19th c. during a time of disrepair. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
 27. The Moss Garden. Entrance only by prior reservation with the Buddhist temple. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
27. The Moss Garden. Entrance only by prior reservation with the Buddhist temple. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
 28. Bamboo grove at the Moss Garden in late December. (Kyoto, 2005)
28. Bamboo grove at the Moss Garden in late December. (Kyoto, 2005)
 29. Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), a Zen center originally built by the grandson of the creator of Kinkaku-ji (Gold Pavilion), in another part of Kyoto, in 1482, as a retirement villa. (Dec. 2005)
29. Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), a Zen center originally built by the grandson of the creator of Kinkaku-ji (Gold Pavilion), in another part of Kyoto, in 1482, as a retirement villa. (Dec. 2005)
 30. Rock garden at Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), with a dusting of snow. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
30. Rock garden at Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), with a dusting of snow. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
21. Katsura Imperial Villa, built in 1645. Considered perhaps the finest example of traditional Japanese residential design. Greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. (Kyoto, 2005)
21. Katsura Imperial Villa, built in 1645. Considered perhaps the finest example of traditional Japanese residential design. Greatly influenced Frank Lloyd Wright, etc. (Kyoto, 2005)
22. The famous blue of Katsura Imperial Villa along with other colors and textures. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
22. The famous blue of Katsura Imperial Villa along with other colors and textures. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
23. Katsura Imperial Villa sliding screen doors, tatami mat, and trees. By private reservation through the imperial office only. (Kyoto, 2005)
23. Katsura Imperial Villa sliding screen doors, tatami mat, and trees. By private reservation through the imperial office only. (Kyoto, 2005)
24. Chinese style pavilion and reflecting lake at Katsura Imperial Villa. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
24. Chinese style pavilion and reflecting lake at Katsura Imperial Villa. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
25. Detail of traditional Japanese style construction. (Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
25. Detail of traditional Japanese style construction. (Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
26. The Moss Garden at a Zen temple in the hills, with over 120 varieties of moss. Built in 14th c., but totally covered w moss only in 19th c. during a time of disrepair. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
26. The Moss Garden at a Zen temple in the hills, with over 120 varieties of moss. Built in 14th c., but totally covered w moss only in 19th c. during a time of disrepair. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
27. The Moss Garden. Entrance only by prior reservation with the Buddhist temple. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
27. The Moss Garden. Entrance only by prior reservation with the Buddhist temple. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
28. Bamboo grove at the Moss Garden in late December. (Kyoto, 2005)
28. Bamboo grove at the Moss Garden in late December. (Kyoto, 2005)
29. Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), a Zen center originally built by the grandson of the creator of Kinkaku-ji (Gold Pavilion), in another part of Kyoto, in 1482, as a retirement villa. (Dec. 2005)
29. Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), a Zen center originally built by the grandson of the creator of Kinkaku-ji (Gold Pavilion), in another part of Kyoto, in 1482, as a retirement villa. (Dec. 2005)
30. Rock garden at Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), with a dusting of snow. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
30. Rock garden at Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), with a dusting of snow. (Kyoto, Dec. 2005)
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