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Traditional Kominka House and Garden

전통 코민카 주택과 정원

4 story sections7 min 38 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:02

    Step across the threshold and leave the modern world behind. You are now entering a 'Kominka,' a traditional Japanese house that serves as a living artifact of domestic life. …

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  2. 2The Art of Shodo: The Way of the Brush2:00

    Within the quiet embrace of this Kominka, we begin with the practice of 'Shodo,' or Japanese calligraphy. Shodo is often translated as 'the way of the brush,' and it is much more than the act of writing; it is a form of…

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  3. 3Chanoyu: The Way of Tea and the Traditional Garden2:06

    As we transition from the ink and paper to the warmth of the tea bowl, we enter the world of 'Chanoyu,' the Japanese tea ceremony. This ritual is perhaps the ultimate expression of Japanese hospitality and aesthetic philosophy. …

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  4. 4Closing1:30

    Our time in this traditional Kominka house is drawing to a close, but the impressions you have gathered here will hopefully remain with you long after you leave. We have moved from the grand historical narrative of Nagoya’s great…

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What is Traditional Kominka House and Garden?

Traditional Kominka House and Garden is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Total length7 min 38 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.1701, 136.8851
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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