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Kyoto's National Treasures

In Kyoto, Japanese crafts are evolving from traditional pieces to modern art.

By Tom Downey
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Kiyomizu-dera temple, in east Kyoto.Master calligrapher Shotei Ibata in his studio with his largest brush.A modern take on traditional kimonos on Sanjo Street.Seiwemon Onishi at work in the House of Onishi's teakettle studio.The intricately designed lobby of the Hyatt Regency Kyoto.The preferred form of transportation in downtown Kyoto.Eriko Horiki peeking through one of her <i>washi</i>-paper designs.Zen monk Shuren Sakurai holding a Noh mask, one of only seven he makes each year.The Hyatt Regency's Touzan Bar, which has two walls made of stacked books.A serene garden behind the Hyatt Regency.The two levels of Giro Giro, an innovative <i>kaiseki</i> restaurant in Kyoto.Noh masks made by Shuren Sakurai.
Kiyomizu-dera temple, in east Kyoto.
Anson Smart Master calligrapher Shotei Ibata in his studio with his largest brush.
Anson Smart A modern take on traditional kimonos on Sanjo Street.
Anson Smart Seiwemon Onishi at work in the House of Onishi's teakettle studio.
Anson Smart The intricately designed lobby of the Hyatt Regency Kyoto.
Anson Smart The preferred form of transportation in downtown Kyoto.
Anson Smart Eriko Horiki peeking through one of her washi-paper designs.
Anson Smart Zen monk Shuren Sakurai holding a Noh mask, one of only seven he makes each year.
Anson Smart The Hyatt Regency's Touzan Bar, which has two walls made of stacked books.
Anson Smart A serene garden behind the Hyatt Regency.
Anson Smart The two levels of Giro Giro, an innovative kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto.
Anson Smart Noh masks made by Shuren Sakurai.
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