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(Washitsu)

Washitsu

(Washitsu is a traditional Japanese style room.)

Washitsu is a traditional Japanese style room.

(Washitsu has many elements other than tatami mats.)

Washitsu has many elements other than tatami mats.

(The alcove is a space for hanging scrolls, flowers and ornaments.)

The alcove is a space for hanging scrolls, flowers and ornaments.

(A nageshi is a crossbar attached between pillars.)

A nageshi is a crossbar attached between pillars.

(Fusuma and shoji are paper doors that separate rooms with sliding doors.)

Fusuma and shoji are paper doors that separate rooms with sliding doors.

(Kamoi and sills are crossbars with grooves to fit fusuma and shoji.)

Kamoi and sills are crossbars with grooves to fit fusuma and shoji.

(The balustrade is a decoration for ventilation and lighting made on top of the lintel and nageshi.)

The balustrade is a decoration for ventilation and lighting made on top of the lintel and nageshi.

(Washitsu actually has many advantages.)

Washitsu actually has many advantages.

(You can lie down and relax with the scent of tatami mats.)

You can lie down and relax with the scent of tatami mats.

(Materials that are often used in Washitsu,)

Materials that are often used in Washitsu,

(such as tatami mats, Japanese paper, and plaster, have a humidity control function.)

such as tatami mats, Japanese paper, and plaster, have a humidity control function.

(Tatami has a cushioning effect, so it has a soundproof effect and is less likely to cause injury.)

Tatami has a cushioning effect, so it has a soundproof effect and is less likely to cause injury.

(Washitsu can be used for many purposes, such as a living room, a dining room, and a bedroom.)

Washitsu can be used for many purposes, such as a living room, a dining room, and a bedroom.

(For this reason, it is popular with foreigners who have lived in Japan for a long time.)

For this reason, it is popular with foreigners who have lived in Japan for a long time.

(Author Junichiro Tanizaki wrote in his book)

Author Junichiro Tanizaki wrote in his book

(that the lighting in a Japanese-style room fitted in with Japanese aesthetics.)

that the lighting in a Japanese-style room fitted in with Japanese aesthetics.

(Read the English book or watch the NHK World video to learn about Washitsu.)

Read the English book or watch the NHK World video to learn about Washitsu.