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This Japanese Entryway Design Creates a Serene Boundary to the Outside World — Here's How to Create One
You may be familiar with the terminology mudroom, vestibule, or foyer, but 'genkan' is the term for the traditional Japanese style of entryway that we have seen recently trending in modern home ...
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Seeking more room, Japanese condo buyers ask for ‘doma’ spaces
Japanese homes already have a small "genkan" entrance area for people to store their shoes before going inside. Now, more apartment buyers are asking for a larger “doma” traditional earthen ...
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The One Rule You Should Follow When Entering A Home In Japan
Read more: This Is What You Should Never Do When You Travel The transition from outdoor to indoor spaces in Japanese homes typically happens in an area called the genkan — a small, recessed ...
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Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. The fire has burned about 2,100 ...
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Massive Forest Fire in Japan Destroys Dozens of Homes, Forces Evacuations
Tokyo: Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. The fire has burned about 2,100 hectares (5,190 ...