Sunny Views of the Thatched Roof Houses
We Had These in Ibaraki, Didn't We
Beautiful, harmonious mountain farming villages, forged by both human hands and those of nature over the course of a long, long history. Thatched roof houses, built to suit the lifestyles and landscape of the area, are a symbol of such villages. They lend a heart-warming air of nostalgia to the scenery, and show different countenances for each season and each time of day. We've collected 245 photos of thatched roof houses, including all of Ibaraki's nationally and prefecturally designated cultural heritage sites. We have also included essays—complete with English translations—from 30 people who love thatched roof houses, from elementary school students to people in their 80s and 90s. This work is the culmination of Seishi Yagishita's 40 years of work exploring every nook and cranny of Ibaraki Prefecture.
To all those who have feelings for Japan: we give you these thatched roof houses.
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The above is taken from a pamphlet advertising a recently-completed 160-page full-color photo and essay collection on thatched roof houses in Ibaraki. The full pamphlet can be seen here. There's an order form on the back of the pamphlet, on which I added some English translations for the key parts. It goes for ¥3800 plus tax for a total of ¥3990, but it's chock-full of beautiful pictures.
