Shoji door and slippers

A Shoji door is made of a simple wooden frame over which is stretched special tough paper called washi. In order to save space, the doors usually slide open. The simplicity of design of the frame combined with the soft light let in by the washi paper confers a serene feel to traditional Japanese interiors.

This was the door to our suite at the ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel). There was a large "tatami" room covered by intricate rush matting and containing very little furniture, a bathroom and separate toilet. The bath was made of wood and beautiful.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoji
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washi