Tokyo Housing
Shrines in Japan
Shinto shrines are places of worship and the dwellings of the kami, the Shinto "gods". Sacred objects of worship that represent the kami are stored in the innermost chamber of the shrine where they cannot be seen by anybody.People visit shrines in order to pay respect to the kami or to pray for good fortune. Shrines are also visited during special events such as New Year and festivals. New born babies are traditionally brought to a shrine a few weeks after birth, and many couples hold their wedding ceremonies there. There are tens of thousands of shrines across Japan, some of which can be categorized into a few major groups of shrines.
Earthquake proof houses
Earthquake proof houses are levitated 3in than a regular house. They levitate the house so it can sway with the earthquake. This is a good idea since Japan usually to get approximately 1,500 earthquakes per year. They are trying to build more houses like this since Japan is a major target for earthquakes.
Traditional houses
They are made to be close to nature. Same as many American houses they have sloped roof instead of flat roofs so the rain can flow easily off. Japanese houses have a large roof and deep eaves to protect the house from the hot summer sun, and the frame of the house supports the weight of the roof. http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/cultural/experience/a.html
Flats in the city of Japan
Many flats, apartments, in Japan aren't very simple many of them that cost a lot of $$$ are very modern. Have an amazing technology appearance. This decisions have been influenced by all the technology and the modern world that many Japanese people live in.
Modern houses in the city
Since Japan is a technology and modern world they start building their houses in a ver interesting form instead of a traditional house. Even flats in Japan start to become more modern, like the ones that we see in the movies that talk about future.
Introduction to Shinto Shrines in Japan
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