Why The Traditional Homes Of Kyoto Are Disappearing

Machiya are the secret which Kyoto never sought to hide. Remarkably these Traditional houses built back early as the 9th century Heian period, remain somewhere floating below greater public awareness. Almost inexplicably given their position at the center of Kyoto's cultural and historical life. Perhaps it is how they line the streets so modestly, their beauty a kind more often silently appreciated, rather than loudly obvious. Terms like eel bedding and Koshi (lattice work) hint at a distinctive design born not only of aesthetic taste but of necessity as well. When entropy is the norm so rarely is it that architecture remains which is able through its doors to invite us backwards through time, to tell a story of not only where it came from, but why. Through the Machiya this singular experience remains to be found in Kyoto, if we would only look. To learn more about Machiya and the houses that appeared in this video, please visit http://www.hachise.com/ Rakuen Cafe　https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A2... My Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/davetrippin?t... My E-book Stone Heart (Horror Drama) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1HSDCV Playlists Life & Travel :    • L I F E & T R A V E L   Food :    • F O O D   Teaching :    • T E A C H I N G   Gaming Channel    / @thegreatowls   Snapchat: DaveTrippin Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Twitter:   / davetrippinon   Facebook:   / charlesdjameson   Contact: [email protected] My Website: http://charlesdjameson.com