# 20210119 Book Notes In praise for shadow. Junichiro Tanizaki #Booknote Book Notes. Summary for myself. - the "orient", because of their technology, and building materials, build their architecture in a way that shape the way they live. They become familiar with darkness, and shadows. And learnt to appreciate beauty in darkness. - Reminder for us not to blindly pursue after what is "new and modern", there are wisdom in traditions and how things are done. - Reminded me to create our own solutions that's localized to our context and purpose. No need to copy other people.