An old legend says that Ryūjin, the dragon kami of the sea, lives inside an underwater palace made of red coral. An entire architectural style, called Ryugu-zukuri, was developed inspired by this myth. An example of this style is the construction in today’s photo, the Sanmon gate of the Sofuku-ji Temple in Nagasaki.
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Yesterday’s Japan Photo:Chiran Samurai Residence complex |
