Property appraisal by the Kominka Association
Property appraisal by the Nara Kominka Association was conducted on December 21 and 22, 2018. The Japanese word “ Kominka ” means traditional Japanese houses, which are built more than 50 years ago, as a rough indication. Some foreigners, particularly from countries where the climate is generally cold and dry, may wonder why 50-year-old buildings are regarded old. However, in Japan, wooden buildings traditionally dominated, and wooden materials soon deteriorate in the warm and humid climate. So, basically, wooden Japanese folk houses reach the limit of its use within 50 to 100 years from their construction. Permanent efforts, costs, and expertise are needed for extending their lives. The Japanese people of those days enjoyed the benefit of these transitory lives, easy to scrap and build, though. JAPAN/NARA KOMINKA ASSOCIATIONS The Japan Kominka Association is a nationwide organization to facilitate the preservation of old Japanese folk houses for future generations. It has branch...