Appreciating Japanese-style Rooms - JVT 2006.4 

Traditional Japanese-style inns and ordinary houses feature Japanese-style rooms called “washitsu” where Japanese people can find peace of mind. Simplicity is the main characteristic of a washitsu and it is normally kept largely free of furniture. However, it can be easily become a dining room if a table is placed on the tatami mats or a bedroom if futon mattresses are laid out.
Washitsu rooms are divided by fusuma, sliding wooden doors covered with paper. This segment represents the unique Japanese aesthetic by which a limited space can be put to a variety of uses.
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