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Our homes are modern, convenient and comfortable, but they can also be cold and sterile, lacking a sense of peace and tranquility. This feeling, which is the essence of 'zen,' can still be found in the traditional Japanese room. It is expressed in the sturdy columns and beams, in the rich colors and warmth of the wood and other all-natural materials, and in the high quality of the construction.

The master craftsmen and artisans of JPhome take pride in ensuring that future generations will be able to appreciate these traditional elements of the Japanese home. Now they are ready to apply their time-tested skills and esthetic sensibilities to creating beautiful and traditional Japanese rooms for clients overseas. These are not prefabricated representations that employ modern materials and construction techniques, but authentic rooms that are faithful in every detail of material and technique. Imagine the pleasure of having a real Japanese room in your home...a microcosm of traditional Japanese beauty and tranquility for you to enjoy every day!

Sado (187.7 square feet)

'Sado', or 'the way of tea,' is the Japanese tea ceremony. The 'sado' room is designed to support the esthetics and requirements of this ancient art. This type of room is frequently seen in houses in the ancient capital of Kyoto, where the tea ceremony was first developed and refined.

Irori (283.5 square feet)

An 'irori' is an open hearth that was used in ancient times for both heating and simple cooking. Today, it is a wonderful way to bring together family and guests for casual dining and conversation. A teakettle or cooking pot is suspended over the charcoal fire by a hook-and-pole device that often includes a large wooden fish in its design.

Zen (includes garden)

Zen is a type spiritual training traditionally practiced by Buddhist priests seeking enlightenment. The zen practitioner sits on the tatami-mat floor and silently gazes out at the garden. Tranquility comes, and with it, a feeling of refreshment. Our Zen rooms are customized to your specific requirements, but are based on zen rooms like those found in a temple in the ancient capital of Kyoto, and feature a corridor and a traditional Japanese garden. These are rooms for those seeking the essence of zen and peace of mind.

'Toryo' is the Japanese word for head carpenter. The word is derived from the two characters that individually represent the two main parts of the roof, the most important element in traditional Japanese house construction. The first character represents the ridge of the roof, and the second character represents the beams.

Traditional Japanese architecture uses wood and paper to build structures that are also works of art. One of the most important elements of this type of architecture is the 'hashira,' or pillar. While it must be strong enough to support the structure, it must also fulfill a vital ornamental function.

In this month's topic, we introduce the ornamental aspects of the Japanese 'hashira'.