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This is art that is neither too much nor too little.
Isamu Noguchi is said to have said
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I traveled to Sapporo because I'd always wanted to see that amazing slide.
Sadly, though, as an adult, I was too embarrassed to slide down. I
'd somehow reached an age where I couldn't appreciate art anymore.
It's frustrating, so the next time I go to Sapporo, I definitely want to try it.
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Just like architecture, a beautiful landscape is a kind of sculpture in itself. |
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| Friday, May 27, 2011 13:00 |
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On the first day of my trip to Sapporo to meet two friends , Kaneda-kun took me to the well-known Church of the Water of Professor Ando at Tomamu Resort.
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I watched the door on the side of the cross-shaped pond from the church open and close many times, and it was truly wonderful to see the cross on the door and the cross in the pond align. |
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| Friday, May 27, 2011 15:00 |
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On the way back from the original Butadon
Tomamu restaurant in front of Obihiro Station, I had a late lunch with some staff from Kaneda-kun's office.
It was delicious, of course.
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| Friday, May 27, 2011 14:00 |
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I immediately bought some souvenirs at the Rokkatei Obihiro store : their classic butter sandwiches.
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| Friday, May 27, 2011, evening |
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Taking a break at Kaneda's house,
I was struck by the impressive house he lives in. |
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This is also the home of a friend's relative. It was another magnificent house with a clear concept. |
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| Friday, May 27, 2011 20:00 |
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I was taken to the Toyohirakyo Onsen hot springs in the evening. I'm very grateful.
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| Saturday, May 28, 2011 12:00 |
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On the second day of our trip to Roy's Coffee House, the former Oguma Residence,
we visited another retro cafe, guided by Kaneda-kun.
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Built in 1927, it was apparently designed by Yoshiya Tanoue, an architect who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. It
features a blend of strong assertiveness and delicate nuances. |
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| Saturday, May 28, 2011 14:00 |
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Apparently , Sapporo St. Michael's Church
was designed by architect Antonin Raymond.
The use of wood, a material perfectly suited to the local area, and the bold processing of the wood were truly impressive.
I'd love to have a project like this commissioned!
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| Saturday, May 28, 2011 17:00 |
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Genghis Khan
is a must-try when welcoming guests in Hokkaido. I enjoyed it with Kaneda-kun's family. Another friend, Ikeda-kun, was also with us for dinner. |
I want to feel Isamu Noguchi's slide on my bottom.
Not just see it, but next time I definitely want to go to Sapporo to slide down it.
Also, two years later, Kaneda and I traveled to Horyuji Temple in Nara
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