kikuma watanabe builds shito shrine in depopulated village in japan
the triangular shape of the shrine symbolizes not only the sacred mountain but also the tunnel that leads to it.
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kikuma watanabe
kikuma watanabe is a japanese architect known for his earthbag designs around the world. he is an associate professor of architecture at kochi university of technology in japan.
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