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Written By Giovanni Piliarvu

I found myself in a place brimming with stories. The house, empty, ignited my imagination. It whispered tales of times long past, evident through its worn walls, chipped doors, and faded wallpapers. With two entrances, two separate bathrooms, and a single kitchen area, it posed a question: Who had lived here? Estranged foreigners taking turns to cook, or a married couple asserting their individual spaces? Now vacant, the house stands on the brink of demolition, soon to make way for a prefabricated structure, a more convenient and sterile beginning.

Front view of an old Japanese house with a distinctive pink entrance and barred windows, showing signs of age and disuse against a clear blue sky.
Inside view of a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats, sliding doors with floral patterns, and a view of another room through an open sliding door.
Another interior perspective of a traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, showing wear and tear on walls and sliding doors with an empty shelf
Close-up of a vintage Japanese bathroom with blue tiled flooring, a wall-mounted shower fixture, and a rusted metal panel.
A compact Japanese toilet with wooden walls and beige wallpaper, exemplifying minimalistic bathroom design in older homes.
The kitchen area of an old Japanese house featuring worn cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a faded blue floor, reflecting past daily life.
View of a bright, airy Japanese room with tatami flooring, shoji doors, and a corridor leading to a balcony, evoking a sense of serenity and the past.
Exterior view of an aging Japanese house with a mix of traditional and retro features. The rusted corrugated metal facade, a barred window with ornate patterns, and a shadowed wooden entrance invoke a sense of forgotten stories.
Giovanni Piliarvu https://www.giovannipiliarvu.com
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