My Fascination With Traditional Japanese Homes! <3

Okay, so I have never lived in a Japanese-style home or even been to Japan for that matter but there is definitely something about their architecture and design that has always made me wonder what it would be like to live in one!

Maybe it is because I am spent a major part of my life in Nepal and there are some notable similarities between the two. Buildings made of wood along with use of other natural materials have always attracted me. So, today I am going to share somethings about traditional Japanese homes.

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1. Shōji

Remember those beautiful doors & windows with thin paper-like coverings? They are called Shōji. The paper is thin enough to let in a little bit of light.

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2. Tatami

One of the most important things to remember when entering a house with tatami flooring on them is to remove your shoes. It might damage the quality as it made of grass and rice straws. I would definitely love to have one of these!

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3. Sliding Doors (Fusuma)

These are the doors that can slide from side to side which saves the space for opening and closing doors. Also, the main entry also comprises of the same kind of gates. It is designed in such a way that it blends the outside world with the indoors..

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4. Engawa

Floors in a traditional Japanese house are slightly elevated from the ground which allows the circulation of air and protection from moisture/water in the ground. The additional space seen in the picture is used for containing shoes (or for sitting) after which one can go indoors.

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5. Zabuton

One of the things I adore about the Japanese style is their seating style. I absolutely love the arrangement and the way it looks. So minimalistic!

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6. Roofs

One cannot simply overlook the roofs in these buildings as they are so flamboyant in their appearance.. Tiles are used to cover up the entire roof along with proper drainage systems.

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So, there you go! A little about some of the elements of a traditional Japanese house :) I hope you enjoyed this post. I am trying out new things with my blog and let me know what you think about them! Till then..

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