Minka

Minka ((民家) is general Japanese term for all rural and traditional buildings except for palaces, temples and structures which have been influenced by Western architecture.^[1]

Minka are traditional houses and private residences of farmers, artisans, and merchants

Types

There are several types or styles of minka, including

• Semi-buried huts (tate-ana jūkyo)^[1]
• Wooden houses with roofs of thatching (kayabunki), wood shingles (ishitori) or tiles (kawarabuki)^[1]
• Shops and warehouses (dozō, kura)^[1]

References

Other websites

• Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (JAANUS), minka 民家

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