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Last update December 8, 2019

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Kugi Kakushi

Decorative Nail Head Cover

 Kugi Kakushi or a nail cover was used to hide a nail head on a pillar. Elegant nail cover designs enhance the entire room interiors.

Various Kugi Kakushi

Various Kugi-kakushi


Kuruma Yose

Carriage Access Entrance

 Kuruma Yose is a roofed entrance area where a noble person can park their carriage to dismount/mount it and enter/exit the building without getting wet in the rain.


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