2016年3月16日

【KOMINKA】を世界へ What is a Kominka? A Kominka is an old Japanese folk house, which is basically structured with wood, clay, straw and bamboo. It has few walls, a high floor and a high ceiling. These features are due to the typical Japanese climate: hot summers with high humidity. By planting trees in the garden and adding to these features in other ways, Kominka somehow calm the effects of the summer heat and can welcome in a cool breeze, providing dwellers with a comfortable living space. In harmony with Mother Nature, and in order to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s four seasons, Kominka were built of natural materials that can be reused and recycled. In that sense, Kominka houses are not only ecological and economical, but also extremely sophisticated. By living in a Kominka together with three generations, children can learn from the wisdom of their grandparents. (Regrettably, the current situation in Japan is changing, and the trend toward the nuclear family is advancing.) Thanks to the open spaces in a Kominka, neighbors can come and go with ease and communication is facilitated, leading to kids being raised and watched over by warm-hearted people from the whole community. It is often remarked that there is a low crime rate in Japan and that people seem to live relatively prosperous lives. They give priority to the group over the individual and devote themselves to helping each other. This may be the root of Japan’s repeated revival in the aftermath of past disasters. Their attitude and good manners in the face of calamity were evident just after the Great North Eastern Earthquake of 2011 as well as after World War II. The Organization for the Restoration of Kominka is willing to help and support you if you are interested in Kominka. Please feel free to contact us. Thank you. 日本の伝統的な住まいは「古民家」と呼ばれます。 壁が少なく床下も高く、庭に植木を植えることで涼しい風が夏場入ってくる 夏場気温が高く湿度が高い日本の気候風土に対応した過ごしやすい住まいです。 四季を楽しめるように自然と相対するのではなく、 自然と共に生活をする自然素材で循環が可能な資材で建てられたエコで洗練された住まいです。 三世代が同居するため祖父祖母から子供達は生活しながら様々なことを学びます。 また壁の少ない開放的な住まいのため近所の人とも交流が盛んであり、 子供達は地域の人からも見守られて育ちます。 日本は犯罪の少ない経済的にも豊かな国ですがこれはこれは戦後の経済復興だけでなく、 お互いがお互いを助け合う相互扶助という考え方があるからかもしれません。 我々の団体は日本全国に支部と仲間がいるので相談ください。 あなたが日本の伝統的な住まいに住めるようにサポートさせていただきます。 私たちは「常に難しいことに挑戦し続ける」ことをしなくちゃいけません。 それは「未来の子ども達の為」です。 新しい挑戦がスタートしています。

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