During the Edo period it was extremely rare to receive authorization to erect a two-story building. Only a few chaya (teahouse) districts were allowed, like the one in this photo, the Higashi chaya district in Kanazawa.
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Yesterday’s Japan Photo:Kitano Tenmangu red bridge |
