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  • Matsuzaki Edo Period Doors, A striking feature of Matsuzaki is its namako-kabe walls - a crisscross plasterwork design in gray and white used to decorate walls. The appealing harlequin patterns also fortify buildings against the typhoons that lash the peninsula from its two coasts.
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  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
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  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
    namako-11.jpg
  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
    namako-07.jpg
  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
    namako-10.jpg
  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
    namako-09.jpg
  • Namako wall or Namako-kabe is a special Japanese design widely used for vernacular buildings, particularly on fireproof storehouses in the latter half of the Edo Period.  Typically, the namako wall is distinguished by a white grid pattern on charcoal gray slate.  Namako kabe literally means "sea cucumber wall" and is a representative type of fireproof wall for traditional Japanese buildings. Namako wall timbers are wrapped with thick earthen layers and the surface is covered with charcoal gray square tiles whose joints are protected by thick white plaster. Therefore namako wall is strong against fire and well in insulation. The black and white diagonal design creates a special symmetry with the rest of the building.  The naming of "namako" wall comes from the recognition that the shape of the joint plaster resembles a sea cucumber. As namako wall was expensive, only rich people could afford it and even those rich people gave priority to cover their kura storehouses with namako. In the center of the main settlement of Matsuzaki, Izu there are dozens of namako wall buildings.
    namako-08.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    namako-03.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    namako-04.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    namako-01.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    namako-02.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    namako-05.jpg
  • Iwashina School incorporates traditional Japanese shrine and temple architecture with a touch of Western-style architecture while making use of Namako lattice walls.  There is also a karaha-style gable roof, with plaster art decorations by Chohachi Irie. Inside the school museum there is a reconstruction of a school class scene from that period. Completed in 1880, the school building is an architectural masterpiece, and has been designated by the national government as an Important Cultural Property. Iwashina School is one of the best preserved namako Edo buildings in Matsuzaki, Izu.
    Iwashina-School-06.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-3.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-2.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-5.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-4.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-1.jpg