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shojiIn Japanese architecture, sliding partition doors and windows made of a latticework wooden frame and covered with a tough, translucent white paper. When closed, they softly diffuse light throughout the house. In summer they can be slid back or removed, opening the house to the outside—a desirable arrangement in Japan because of the extreme humidity. Shoji are a feature of the shoin-zukuri style. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Artist and business partner Maria Martone gave plantation shutters a shoji look with a colorful mural. Akira Nozawa was named vice president and chief financial officer, finance procurement and IT and network, of Bridgestone, and Shoji Mizouchi was appointed vice chairman and chief financial officer of Bridgestone Americas Holding. Tokyo, Japan, Aug 11, 2006 - (JCN) - Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) with subsidiary Dai Nippon Shoji Corporation's building material service set up a new company, DNP Dwelling Materials Manufacturing Corporation, on August 10. |
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