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October 31, 2005

Kura


Posted by nils at October 31, 2005 08:10 AM | TrackBack
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Nils, Hi

May I know...Where is this structure and what does Kura mean?

Mehyar

Posted by: Mehyar on November 2, 2005 12:59 PM

A kura (倉) is a thick-walled fire-resistant storehouse found behind many older houses. They are certainly not rare. This one is near Shisen-do. More kura and kura.

Posted by: nils on November 2, 2005 02:04 PM
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