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Winter in Japan is often associated with "snowy landscapes. Snow is a reminder of the change of seasons that heralds the arrival of winter, and it also brings about a "change of scenery" that transforms the landscape. The snow that falls on the ground also hides everything, creating a landscape that evokes a sense of "apology," a beauty that aims for the smallest possible size. This is a uniquely Japanese aesthetic that can be traced back to "minimalism," one of the concepts of contemporary art. Snow absorbs the sounds of its surroundings and brings about a sense of "silence.

日本の冬といえば「雪景色」でしょう。雪は冬の到来を告げる「季節の移ろい」を感じさせるものであり、景色を一変させる「風景の移ろい」をもたらすものです。また降り積もった雪はあらゆるものを覆い隠し、最小を目指した美である「詫び」を感じさせる景色を生み出します。これは現代アートの概念の１つである「ミニマリズム」にも通ずる古くからの日本独自の美意識です。そして雪は周囲の音音を吸収し「静寂」をもたらします。