Kyoto, the capital of a thousand years
Townscape
(March 27, 2015)
March 20, 2015, Kyoto, Japan - A traditional wooden townhouse in Kyoto, called "machiya," captures the sprit of the former imperial capital. Their narrow frontage gives way to deep interiors, so long and thin that they became known as a "bed for an eel," developed over 1,200 years, continuously adapting to the different lifestyles and changes. (Photo by Osamu Honda/AFLO) UVB -mis-