During this time of year, we can look out the windows of the structures in the park and enjoy the greenery and stones in the mini-gardens around the buildings.
Interestingly, these buildings are so old, they don't have glass windows -- the buildings are dated from a time when glass was not commonly used in buildings in Japan.
Instead of glass, shoji, or paper was used to keep out the elements and insects while allowing a soft light into the room interior. Such paper shutters are still used in modern Japanese homes on the interior for aesthetic purposes instead of using curtains or shutters.
In Japan, sliding paper window screens are called shoji (障子), while the paper sliding doors are called fusama (ふさま).
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