tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813038064399071.post6479950831925741952..comments2023-02-28T05:20:33.208-06:00Comments on Yayoi and Lester Brandt's Japan: Ohuchi Juku Thatched Roof VillageYayoi and Lester Brandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17814577464089618361noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813038064399071.post-28742144606458149482012-10-24T05:38:34.525-05:002012-10-24T05:38:34.525-05:00We don't live in this village and arrived quit...We don't live in this village and arrived quite late in the day. We were unable to see the 'touristy" businesses in most of the buildings. It is one of those places I wold like to see again and for a longer period of time. The thatched roofs have romantic appeal, but are susceptible to rot, earthquake damage and probably fire and are very expensive to maintain/replace.Yayoi and Lester Brandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814577464089618361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813038064399071.post-36648762671954029522012-10-23T12:41:42.515-05:002012-10-23T12:41:42.515-05:00Wow! It’s nice to be far away from the urban and b...Wow! It’s nice to be far away from the urban and be able to live in a place as refreshing as this village. You guys are really lucky. The cool breeze that these thatched roofs can provide are exceptional and I am sure that you and all of the people in that village are able to experience constant relaxation and comfort.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.roofmax.net/products-services/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759799204502430995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813038064399071.post-15351671186331359562012-09-23T10:25:38.055-05:002012-09-23T10:25:38.055-05:00Wow..it is so beautiful here! I would love to take...Wow..it is so beautiful here! I would love to take my husbans for the next trip.<br />I grew up in Kyusyu,Japan and I have never been able to visit this town yet.<br />It is very different from typical sightseeing in Kyoto or Tokyo in a small coutryside living still exists.<br />Hope to follow your blog :-)<br />Thanksemikomachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10744792315654394690noreply@blogger.com