{"product_id":"kominka-the-beauty-and-wisdom-of-japanese-traditional-house-hardcover","title":"Kominka: The Beauty and Wisdom of Japanese Traditional House - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKazuo Hasegawa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the timeless beauty of Japan's traditional folk houses and villages.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, traditional wooden folk houses known as \u003cb\u003ekominka\u003c\/b\u003e have embodied the cultural values of pre-modern Japan. Their sturdy posts and powerful beams have withstood earthquakes and other natural disasters, demonstrating the artistry of Japanese carpenters and the strength of handcrafted wood joinery. Preserved and reconstructed today, \u003cb\u003ekominka\u003c\/b\u003e offer silent testimony to the enduring beauty and resilience of Old Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKazuo Hasegawa's profusely illustrated introduces readers to the vernacular architecture, equips travelers with a guide to Japan's \u003cb\u003e101 must-visit kominka and villages\u003c\/b\u003e, and is a useful reference for those who are planning to embark on a \u003cb\u003ekominka renovation journey\u003c\/b\u003e of their own. Perfect for lovers of \u003cb\u003eJapanese architecture\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehistoric preservation\u003c\/b\u003e, and unique \u003cb\u003etravel destinations\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKazuo Hasegawa has lived a life in real estate. He launched his career in the Japanese housing industry as publisher of the widely circulated periodical, Jutaku Joho, which listed properties for rent, sale, and investment. A passionate believer in the cultural significance of traditional Japanese old houses and the importance of their preservation, he was instrumental in the founding of the nonprofit Japan Minka Revival Association (JMRA), of which he is a permanent director. A world traveler and photographer, he has contributed articles and images to various books, newspapers, magazines, and exhibitions in his native country. He divides his time between a condominium in Yokohama City and a restored 100-year-old kominka in rural Yamanashi, where he created and runs Gallery Wa as a hub for art and heritage enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 411\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 8.6 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53467269955891,"sku":"9781940842707","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/1O7Qzx1L9H9781940842707.webp?v=1782964743","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/kominka-the-beauty-and-wisdom-of-japanese-traditional-house-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}