I think you might be surprised by how spacious it is. Japan, outside of
Tokyo and other large urban centers, actually has very comfortable living spaces - although personally
we're not in such a large house. To be sure, the tiny ones exist here, too.
This one belongs to a good friend who was kind enough to allow me to snoop around. I'm posting the exterior photos today and will have more detail and interior photos when I return from our trip!
I love the attention to detail in the garden. When you look at the entire little garden, you think, "what chaos" but in each corner is actually a well ordered vignette and then you step back and appreciate how the overall feel is to simulate nature as closely as possible.
Except the cafe lights, those aren't natural...
Even the steps to the sliding glass doors seem built into the landscape as if they've always been there. Also, I want to point out that two main rooms have these sliding glass doors that completely open allow the living space to flow into the garden.
Enjoy your day of feasting and friends (but not feasting on friends, unless your friends are fowl).
Hi Ann, Happy Thanksgiving also to you and your family.
We have a lot of old Japanese houses in Taiwan, because of the former Japanese rule, and although most are by now dilapidated, I love their elegant proportions and workmanship.
--Jim
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