From the streets of Kyoto (09-05)

[Figure here] I saw an odd minivan on the street of Kyoto. The window in its back is not centered. The window looks like a corner window of a building. This is surprising because it is an asymmatical design which I had never seen before.

[Figure here] On the residential area of Kyoto, small curved panels made by bamboo are often seen in front of old buildings. Our tour guide could not answer the question of what's it for. I suspect that it is to protect the lower part of the building (external wall) of the wooden structure. I do, however, see an modern application today, several flower pots are placed behind a panel.