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An entrance lobby within a house for removing shoes and greeting visitors. It is typically a step lower than the main floor to signify transitioning from the outside.

Refers to traditional Japanese homes built by and for the general populace, varying from farmhouses to townhouses with distinct architectural features.

An architectural measurement unit used in traditional Japanese buildings, equivalent to the length of one Tatami mat (about 1.82m or 6 feet).

A ventilated or decoratively carved panel above sliding doors in traditional Japanese architecture, serving both practical and ornamental purposes.

A sliding panel that acts as a door, window, or room divider made of translucent paper over a wooden frame. Shoji allows light to pass while maintaining privacy.

An architectural style for noble residences in the Heian period, characterized by a symmetrical layout with a central building and two subsidiary wings.

A traditional Japanese sunken hearth used for heating the home and cooking food. Often found as a communal centerpiece in old farmhouses.

A type of shoji designed with a large opening at the bottom, allowing one to view the garden and particularly the snow during the winter (yukimi literally means 'snow viewing').

An alcove in a Japanese room where art or flowers are displayed, often the focal point and a place of honor within the room.

A style of Japanese residential architectural design that prioritises simplicity, natural materials, and harmony with surroundings, often associated with tea house aesthetics.

Folding screens made of paper and wood used as movable partitions to divide rooms. They are opaque unlike Shoji and feature various artistic designs.

Traditional Japanese roof tiles typically made from clay. They contribute to the distinct appearance of Japanese temples, shrines, and noble houses.

Wooden shutters used to protect the home from bad weather. They are stored away during good weather to allow for a connection with the natural surroundings.

Decorative roof tiles featuring a Japanese ogre (oni) face or a creature from folklore, believed to protect against evil.

An architectural style developed for samurai residences and later used in Zen temple design, characterized by a tokonoma alcove and sliding doors (fusuma).

A veranda-like strip of non-tatami-floored space, often running around the house exterior. It acts as a connector between the inside and outside, providing an extra layer of space.

A type of mat used as a flooring material, traditionally made of rice straw. Its size and proportion often influence the dimensions of Japanese architecture.

A dry landscape garden style that utilizes sand, gravel, and rocks to represent water and islands, often found in Zen temples for meditation.

A type of cypress wood prized for its fragrance, texture, and resistance to rot; commonly used in sacred and historic buildings such as temples and shrines.