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Learning from “Hōjōki”: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

The 13th-century essay “Hōjōki” is known in English as “The Ten-Foot Square Hut.” In it, Kamo no Chomei ponders the ephemeral nature of life in this impermanent world. The humble hut in which he wrote no longer exists, but his words are timeless. With architect Yoshiharu Tsukamoto serving as the exhibition director, this exhibition centers on the small dwelling that provides the title of the text and which Chomei calls Hōjō-an – Ten-Foot Square Hut. His small hermitage is a starting point to reconsider contemporary life and the built environment.

DATE

Aug. 28 (Fri) 2026 - Jan. 11 (Mon) 2027

Place

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 1 & 2

Hours

10:00~19:00
*Entrance until 18:30

Close

Tuesdays (Except Sep. 22 and Nov. 3)
Nov. 21 - 23, and the year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 27 - Jan. 3)

Admission

General 1,700yen
University Students 800yen
High school Students 500yen
Junior high school Students and under may enter for free

Contact

03-3475-2121

03-3475-2121

Others

Organized by : 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, THE MIYAKE ISSEY FOUNDATION
Special Sponsor: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Sponsor: TAKENAKA CORPORATION

Learning from “Hōjōki”: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

The 13th-century essay “Hōjōki” is known in English as “The Ten-Foot Square Hut.” In it, Kamo no Chomei ponders the ephemeral nature of life in this impermanent world. The humble hut in which he wrote no longer exists, but his words are timeless. With architect Yoshiharu Tsukamoto serving as the exhibition director, this exhibition centers on the small dwelling that provides the title of the text and which Chomei calls Hōjō-an – Ten-Foot Square Hut. His small hermitage is a starting point to reconsider contemporary life and the built environment.

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