Oh I don’t know shit about the samurai that built it. It’s just the way it’s buit is beautiful. Everywhere you look is a pleasant view. It would calm me down. I probably wouldn’t chop off anybody’s head if i lived there.
@@hypergraphic or maybe the had a sense of duty and felt a calling to live up to their forefathers expectations. Something the modern man simply lacks all together.
@@NotASandMan I know the first reply did it too but you can't compare modern times with the standards during the edo period. People back then had very little "career options" and therefore often followed the footsteps of their ancestors. Also serving for 11 generations was a solid achievement and far from the norm even for those times.
The quality of the wood working is just amazing. I have been eager to visit Japan for quite some time now, but this really makes me want to book a flight and leave for Japan right away. The craftsmanship, the connection to nature, the history, it's all incredible.
Japan is the country to visit and see how good they are at maintenance of almost everything. Old busses with wooden floors, old ticket machines. They are just good at it. People does not destroy stuff. There is no graffiti, burn marks, slashed seats, thrash or anything of the sort you find in every western cities.
@@wabalaka1565 yeah.. I mean, every house is renovated. Expecting a house to stand tall without restoration is like expecting food not to spoil without refrigeration. That restoration is the symbol of their care
Check out the Morocco Raid, the courtyard is in the middle of the house surrounded by high walls. The orange trees, and the fountain makes it feels like an oasis
I agree but you have to understand even some of the richest and most educated people would not even like living at that place. Doesn't make sense to me but my point is... "To each their own"
Fun fact, smurai house are intentionally built wider for every room, not to have a big home, but to have enough space to move around in case of enemy intrusion.
@@MikeBarbarossaImagine you pull out your katana and it already cuts through half of your small house's wall and door. This is why you need a big space for parrying and dueling.
@@tuapuikia You been watching the kill bill eye pluckout fight scene too many times. This isn't the movies, ninjas are not rolling up at night LOL this is his residence, not the battle stage in a video game/movie. No fights go on there, and practicing goes on outside
Japanese architecture, especially back then, is just soooo beautiful! That house just oozes serenity and peace. It's built in such a way that it seems to perfectly flow with the surrounding area and ponds, like every step and room has a purpose. Ugh, I love it sooo much!
That is without a doubt where I want to remain for the rest of my life. So beautiful and organized. It all is connected and flows so gently. God I love it.
Right. I look around me now and there's so much shit, the basement is sinking, the wallpaper is starting to peel, everything is scuffed and knocked from previous tenants... I would love to guve it all away and be surrounded by nature.
Wow guess what? I went there when my mom and I took a tour of Japan in2015! Those koi are huge, the garden is the most beautiful I have ever seen, and the wood on the deck is magnificent. We spent a long time there, we did not want to leave! Cheers!
@@maryapatterson Namura-ke Samurai Residence in Kanazawa. Google this, and the map and other info will pop up on the right including their website which is available in English. When we went, afterwards we walked around, a neighborhood like nothing I had imagined before. If you need to eat, there is a street nearby that is all shops but ask your concierge at your hotel what hours are for typical restaurants and shops, I think it was around 2 and everyone was closed for the afternoon break. Have fun!
@@uBmaniacProbably at that point, Samurai were out of fashion and the family had to do something else. Not their choice. There would still be other ways to serve your family though and occupations. Likely many new occupations that didn't exist 11 generations ago.
The real crime here is that without the intervention of the West selling guns and gunpowder, they would likely have continued this life style as Japan was nothing if traditional. However it is very likely a good thing that they did buy western weapons as China would likely have conquered them if they hadn't.
One can almost imagine, sitting down to a meal. You are surrounded by 3 generations of your family. There's a rain falling, drops sliding down the same piece of glass your great grandfather looked through. There is a lot of happiness in the duty your family is responsible for.
They are extremely beautiful and aesthetic, but sadly they are nightmares practically. Despite being supposed to have a temperate climate, Japan has both harsh winter and summer. Those gorgeous paper doors make zero insulation whatsoever. And the foundation creates crawlspace that is always moist and moldy if built in a dry land, let alone "integrated" with a pond. Living in old Japanes house is a challenge in it's own to hone your mind and spirit through experiencing the seasons indoors. You really want to see the house in a museum and preservation, not actually living in one.
You mean these upper class ones, right? Because commoner houses weren't anymore than a shack. Without windows and an kind of insulation, only a wedged stick for a door lock.
Considering that it is also said that “If you want peace, prepare for war”, it may be necessary to be or hire a warrior if you want to get any gardening done!
Absolutely nothing here is "minimalist". You people see a tree and think "minimal" like you can just build this house in a day. It's as logistically and literally complex as any other house. From the paintings to the doors, the handles, the wood, everything is complex. There's nothing minimal here.
@@TheJoker-gg8hc I was referring to the amount of furniture in each room and also everything has a purpose nothing is in excess. You don’t see a living Room a dining room 3 bathrooms 6 bedrooms. Only what is needed. The craftsmanship as well no bolts or nails everything is hand fitted with tight joints. You are the only one out of more than 100 people who didn’t understand what I meant. But good day I hope you find happiness in your life.
@@maj.kamper9314 ". . . no bolts or nails . . ." Did you not watch the video all the way through? They had ornamental covers for nail heads. That implies use of nails.
@@calliopeshif7581 I meant structurally. When I referred to the joints and hand fitment. But that’s ok. Some people are only happy when they are miserable. You are a cup half empty type of person. I wish you the best.
This is an absolutely incredible living space. This type of design is so timeless and just exudes build quality and relaxing atmosphere from everywhere you look.
Here in Brazil there's a big theme Park in São Paulo owned by the Maeda Family. It's The Maeda Park, it's huge. Interesting, never thought they were rich for so long 😮
Simply gorgeous and serene. The flow of the home is so harmonious, clean and crisp in every detail. Truly a place of high rank for a family. It's significance cannot be understated. What a pleasure to see.
Traditional Asian houses like this are always so amazing; they combine and maintain a balance of your personal living space alongside nature. Beautiful.
Many of these old Japanese homes were not designed to be shelters as much as they were meant to be experienced. Every detail invites you to enjoy your senses and your environment. To gain intimacy with yourself and nature. They created a calming and intriguing ambiance. It's a beautiful thing that a lot of us are missing in life. Just one example is the Japanese cypress wood in the open ceiling. The wood would have been untreated and would not only smell amazing, but the smell would change throughout the year and as the humidity changes. One of the other things is the narrow deck with no railing that hangs from a long open door that almost brings the nature into the living space. It's not a deck that separates you from the dangerous edge where you could fear falling, but it draws you into the water and the trees where you can enjoy living. There's so much more to say about it. The saddest part is that good architects know how to do this, but there's very little demand and opportunity for it, or it sometimes gets half assed or the budget gets cut or something else goes wrong. I've seen this executed well in Arizona. People building the desert into their homes instead of building their homes in the desert. It's a different vibe than the water, but it's just as beautiful when it's done well.
@@KaotikBOOO They were still warrior class but like all nobility they move further away from the fights when they get more influence I assume a low ranking Samurai would fight with the ashigaru
It looks like a dream. ❤ there is so much history and life in those walls, looks like a slice of heaven. I’m sure this home has seen a lot in its many years.
The house is a museum. Every part of it is Japanese art. The Samurai is the curator, his design continues to live through the whole of the design. VanGogh, a schizophrenic man, continues to live through the permanence of his work. He had nothing life. His paintings is unmatched by his contemporaries. A person's actions in life live after them, good or bad.
Japanese build houses so beautifully I got into researching it recently. They actually don’t use what everyone else considers a fastener. When she talked about the covers they made for the “nail heads”. Every connection they make is done with wood joints it’s pretty unbelievable. I don’t know if everything is still done that way now but it’s all done with wood pegs and blocks wedged into place. If you research it it’s really impressive. I love their culture their craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing. They will hand chisel these joints and the precision of it all is really admirable. This house is beautiful I love the gardens on this property. The way they maintain things is crazy the whole society just has respect for everything. I would love to visit someday.
There's a book you would love if you haven't already got a copy. "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings." by Edward S. Morse, it's just a love letter to their buildings from the late 1800s full of hand-drawn images. Basically a time capsule of their old style houses & the people in them.
It's absolutely stunning. You would be totally at one with with nature, and the beauty and serenity of this house feels like the inside and outside is as one. Magnificent ❤
The integration of the garden and interior reminds me of the Martin house in Buffalo, NY by Frank Lloyd Wright. FLW made a similar point of emphasizing the sight lines in that design so that you could see the landscaped grounds from multiple angles, it was really cool.
I live in Buffalo and am on the board of directors for the Martin House. Frank Lloyd Wright got a lot of inspiration from Japanese architecture. Exquisite work.
Words can't describe how aesthetically pleasing I find houses like this to be. Nothing is more beautiful to me architecturally. Also the level of cleanliness that the Japanese impose in their homes. Shoes off at the door. Always cleaning etc. Just imagine the different times to observe living there. Morning when the sun is gently glowing through the paper. During Twilight with some candles or lamps glowing. During a gentle rain, or even a heavy rain. In the fall where the leaves begin to change color and the cool air is blowing through the open doors. When it's windy and you can see the plants and trees in the garden dancing. It almost makes my heart ache how badly I want to spend just a year in one of those houses/manors.
Gotta love Japanese architecture,simplistic yet modern approach to creating living spaces. The respect and preservation for their structures and history is admirable.
How lovely and I'm a huge fan of Japanese Architecture and gardening skills. Such peaceful energy and I truly loved the flawless flow between the inside and out, for I'm a nature's person. ❤❤❤
What a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture: The building design, construction, and craftsmanship, the fine attention to detail; The way everything opens up to the garden, the atmosphere is so tranquil and peaceful. You’re so lucky to have gotten to visit, and thank you for sharing! Love your videos!
I was there in 2023! It really was amazing sitting in the tea room and overlooking the garden. Didn't know about a lot of these little facts, interesting vid!
@@vergil8833 "Nomura samurai house and garden" It's a tourist spot, with a plaque and tour times. Looking it up, there's a lot more windows than this video suggests.
The time and effort to build and decorate each room has such a amazing impact. You can feel the historic beauty and its tranquility, I would love to travel Japan and look at all the pieces of history from temples and homes there’s a sort of elegance.
Compare to many big grandiose Chinese gardens that focused on man-made lakes and structures, Japanese gardens seems to be more In tune with the nature, letting all them trees and grass grow freely.
Japanese gardens are basically a rudimentary copy of Chinese gardens. Because they either lacked the tools or detailed information of what Chinese gardens were like they used their best approximation and the practice stuck because you do one then all others follow the basic design. Really during this time Japan was influenced by their envoys in China who gave their explanations of China to their confidants and like a game of telephone the information was misconstrued. Its a big reason why Japanese started to sit on their knees copying the way Chinese court officials did but without the stool Chinese officals had because information was lost as it was spreading.
The music seemed really familiar to me. Halfway through the video I realized the song is actually Megitsune by BABYMETAL. As a fan, I did not expect to find it used here lol
And where their culture lead them? Genocide of Ainu people, hundreds of years of civil wars, korean and chinese genocide, forfeiting huge amount of land to Russia, joining nazis, getting nuked and humiliated, becoming a USA's political colony.
imagine being one of the daughter or wife , back then . the pressure n stress😂😂🤣🤣 these guys had no idea about laughter & could not accept any joke . good luck , to ppl who wants to live in there😂🤣
The style is so intricate and special but i can't help but admire your depth and informative knowledge of the ancient interior space and artform used throughout.
I saw falling water from the road. My family underbidgetrd for vacation but my dad being a master woodworker still wanted to see it while we were in the area. We weren't the only car pulled over on the road either, we just viewed it from there..even from the road it was a spectacular site.
@KingTFD you understand that at that time, not many homes had glass windows, right? that the exclusivity due to the owners status at that time is what made it special?
Did you not listen what she said. it's not common to have glass in 1800s. it's only for special purpose back then. so knowing that, its showed how much power and rich was the Samurai.
Japanese architecture has proven if built correctly the house will be sustainable and last longer than a lifetime. Truly magnificent structures that have been constructed.
The Japanese architecture is designed with constant maintenance in mind. All traditional houses are expected to receive a total overhaul every fifty years or so. It's a necessity in a country with so many earthquakes.
Most houses everywhere last longer than a lifetime. My wooden house was built in 1912, will stand for many many more years, and it is not a special house in any way. Northern Europe btw
@@Spacemongerr It's almost certainly received significant maintenance at least twice in its lifetime. There's a good chance that the top layer of planks has been changed at least once, already. But regardless, traditional Japanese architecture is more flexible, and therefore more prone of sagging than its 20th century Western counterparts. They experience multiple earthquakes during their lifetime, and each one is going to affect the structural integrity in some way. That's why the half century overhaul is a necessary part of their maintenance.
It feels like a place where you can just escape from the reality of what the real world is and just enjoy the moment without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Thank you for sharing. It must be an ongoing project to keep the house in that state of preservation. Most soft woods exposed to the elements rots away. I can imagine this had to be deconstructed and reconstructed multiple times.
Living in that house would just make you feel good everyday. It’s designed to promote peacefulness. I love it.
you have to be peaceful to chop someones head off
“How was your day honey?”
“Beheaded a few dudes, pretty standard ….yours?”
Oh I don’t know shit about the samurai that built it. It’s just the way it’s buit is beautiful. Everywhere you look is a pleasant view. It would calm me down. I probably wouldn’t chop off anybody’s head if i lived there.
Im guessing the samurai built it to take his mind off his head chopping. Do you guys take your work home?
Peacefulness, death, and seppuku.
Serving for 11 generations is crazy, that’s amazing
Individualism clearly wasn't as prized back then.
@@hypergraphic or maybe the had a sense of duty and felt a calling to live up to their forefathers expectations. Something the modern man simply lacks all together.
@@NotASandMan I know the first reply did it too but you can't compare modern times with the standards during the edo period. People back then had very little "career options" and therefore often followed the footsteps of their ancestors. Also serving for 11 generations was a solid achievement and far from the norm even for those times.
@@hypergraphic Bro talks as if he didn't work for a corporation he, his father, and his grandfather have been working for since its inception
11 generations during the edo period which ended 150 years ago. theres so much history in that house
The styling is so timeless
Frank Lloyd Wright got it all from Japan. I wouldn't be surprised if he visited this specific house.
So is the "SAKE" scene from that movie.
Good, simple design is timeless.
Well yeah, that’s like calling a museum timeless. This is basically a museum.
Commenter meant "Timeless" as in the styling would hold up to today's modern style and design concepts. Nothing to do with preservation.
The quality of the wood working is just amazing. I have been eager to visit Japan for quite some time now, but this really makes me want to book a flight and leave for Japan right away. The craftsmanship, the connection to nature, the history, it's all incredible.
Do it! 😊
You’ll love it, I’d recommend booking advance to save $ & go to both tourist & local areas of Japan to experience it to the fullest!
The thing that most amazing me is how well preserved and tidy everything is, you can see the care for the house and garden
They definitely restore some part of it
Japan is the country to visit and see how good they are at maintenance of almost everything. Old busses with wooden floors, old ticket machines. They are just good at it. People does not destroy stuff. There is no graffiti, burn marks, slashed seats, thrash or anything of the sort you find in every western cities.
@@wabalaka1565 yeah.. I mean, every house is renovated. Expecting a house to stand tall without restoration is like expecting food not to spoil without refrigeration. That restoration is the symbol of their care
@@frodej6640 they dont destroy stuff but they abandon stuff
yh
I LOOOVE Japanese architecture, especially the way gardens/nature are integrated into it. That staircase/ramp she walks up is such a lovely touch
Shinto was a huge influence in the architecture.
Check out the Morocco Raid, the courtyard is in the middle of the house surrounded by high walls. The orange trees, and the fountain makes it feels like an oasis
I loved Japan, years ago and architecture was beautiful- so was ikebana too
@@Peaches-i2i Feng Shui is not Shinto but Taoist, although there are some elements of Shintoism in Taoist beliefs.
Shalom
Yeah, but imagine the skeeters from that water
for anyone wondering, this is the Nomura Samurai House in Kanazawa
edit: I’m glad this helped so many people!!
Correct, I live a 20min bike ride from here
finally
thankyou!
Thank you so much. Worth visiting
Thank you. Not all heroes wear capes
Thank you, it's beautiful.
What true high culture looks like. We in America need to start making our homes to be places of zen and peace like this.
I agree but you have to understand even some of the richest and most educated people would not even like living at that place. Doesn't make sense to me but my point is...
"To each their own"
Aaa, no. You need to read your Bible and find out what happens to you after you die. That's waaay more important than a "zen house". You're welcome.
@@amosioanchiriac7513real life house or fictional book? Hmmm it’s a no brainer pal 😂
Japan is Wakanda for white people.
I can't remember where I first saw that quote but it lives rent-free in my head
I love that idea but in execution we get mental hospital level of hostile architecture with uncomfortable beige furniture
Fun fact, smurai house are intentionally built wider for every room, not to have a big home, but to have enough space to move around in case of enemy intrusion.
uuh you made that up
@@MikeBarbarossa nope, try to read some history.
@@MikeBarbarossaImagine you pull out your katana and it already cuts through half of your small house's wall and door. This is why you need a big space for parrying and dueling.
@@tuapuikia You been watching the kill bill eye pluckout fight scene too many times. This isn't the movies, ninjas are not rolling up at night LOL this is his residence, not the battle stage in a video game/movie. No fights go on there, and practicing goes on outside
@@MikeBarbarossa you can't avoid assassination or invasion and it fun to have bigger house.
Japanese architecture, especially back then, is just soooo beautiful! That house just oozes serenity and peace. It's built in such a way that it seems to perfectly flow with the surrounding area and ponds, like every step and room has a purpose. Ugh, I love it sooo much!
I literally came to comment the same thing
This is my favorite architectural style; the rooms and ceilings and doorways and walls, the walkways and roofs and terrain around it.
That is without a doubt where I want to remain for the rest of my life. So beautiful and organized. It all is connected and flows so gently. God I love it.
Hell yeah!
Still gotta clean it though! 😊
Right. I look around me now and there's so much shit, the basement is sinking, the wallpaper is starting to peel, everything is scuffed and knocked from previous tenants... I would love to guve it all away and be surrounded by nature.
@@TyphoonJohnny Doesn’t look like it would take much to keep clean.
A house like this is priceless!
Stunning 🤩
Wow guess what? I went there when my mom and I took a tour of Japan in2015! Those koi are huge, the garden is the most beautiful I have ever seen, and the wood on the deck is magnificent. We spent a long time there, we did not want to leave! Cheers!
Is there any furniture from the time displayed? Because in the video it seems completely empty.
@@cg_pizzait’s more like a museum now, so there’s not a lot of furniture so people can move around to view everything easier.
@@mageofdoomsie1598grateful for the reply.
Where is it and whats it called please?
@@maryapatterson Namura-ke Samurai Residence in Kanazawa. Google this, and the map and other info will pop up on the right including their website which is available in English. When we went, afterwards we walked around, a neighborhood like nothing I had imagined before. If you need to eat, there is a street nearby that is all shops but ask your concierge at your hotel what hours are for typical restaurants and shops, I think it was around 2 and everyone was closed for the afternoon break. Have fun!
That's beautiful. The whole layout. To serve for 11 generations is so noble.
To be that 12th generation kid lol
@@uBmaniacProbably at that point, Samurai were out of fashion and the family had to do something else.
Not their choice.
There would still be other ways to serve your family though and occupations. Likely many new occupations that didn't exist 11 generations ago.
The real crime here is that without the intervention of the West selling guns and gunpowder, they would likely have continued this life style as Japan was nothing if traditional. However it is very likely a good thing that they did buy western weapons as China would likely have conquered them if they hadn't.
One can almost imagine, sitting down to a meal. You are surrounded by 3 generations of your family. There's a rain falling, drops sliding down the same piece of glass your great grandfather looked through. There is a lot of happiness in the duty your family is responsible for.
you just described a southeast asian family during the rainy season.
@archwaldo No sir, I described happiness.
@@archwaldo lol right, these people lose their minds in Japanese fantasy
Welcome to East Asia
@@c.b.816Maybe for you.
A home that would make you feel truly blessed and at peace no matter what was going on in the world around you. Beautiful.
Traditional Japanese architecture and design is just so beautiful, timeless and perfection. Universally appealing.
They are extremely beautiful and aesthetic, but sadly they are nightmares practically.
Despite being supposed to have a temperate climate, Japan has both harsh winter and summer. Those gorgeous paper doors make zero insulation whatsoever. And the foundation creates crawlspace that is always moist and moldy if built in a dry land, let alone "integrated" with a pond. Living in old Japanes house is a challenge in it's own to hone your mind and spirit through experiencing the seasons indoors.
You really want to see the house in a museum and preservation, not actually living in one.
I just don't see it
Eh, not my thing.
You mean these upper class ones, right? Because commoner houses weren't anymore than a shack. Without windows and an kind of insulation, only a wedged stick for a door lock.
To me, it's a peaceful design complete with garden.
Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war
True we can't all be Samwise Gamgee.
Well done.
The warrior in his garden is the one who forces the gardener into war.
A clean conscience is what brings you peace, not a damn garden.
It could be better to be a gardener.
Considering that it is also said that “If you want peace, prepare for war”, it may be necessary to be or hire a warrior if you want to get any gardening done!
I love Japanese architecture the simple clean minimalist style absolutely amazing
Absolutely nothing here is "minimalist". You people see a tree and think "minimal" like you can just build this house in a day.
It's as logistically and literally complex as any other house. From the paintings to the doors, the handles, the wood, everything is complex.
There's nothing minimal here.
@@TheJoker-gg8hc I was referring to the amount of furniture in each room and also everything has a purpose nothing is in excess. You don’t see a living Room a dining room 3 bathrooms 6 bedrooms. Only what is needed. The craftsmanship as well no bolts or nails everything is hand fitted with tight joints. You are the only one out of more than 100 people who didn’t understand what I meant. But good day I hope you find happiness in your life.
@@maj.kamper9314 ". . . no bolts or nails . . ."
Did you not watch the video all the way through? They had ornamental covers for nail heads. That implies use of nails.
@@calliopeshif7581 I meant structurally. When I referred to the joints and hand fitment. But that’s ok. Some people are only happy when they are miserable. You are a cup half empty type of person. I wish you the best.
@@maj.kamper9314 you really like making assumptions about other people, huh? Very strange. Maybe look within yourself.
Beautiful and peaceful and BLISSFUL!
When you look at this home, it shows a true warrior loves peace.
That's a common misconception, samurais weren't warriors for generations at that point, they were nobility, mainly administrators and bureaucrats
And 8 year old girls 😂
@@thenoobalmighty8790 can't blame them. Eight is great.
"Mah boi, peace is what all true warriors strive for"
Which part of the sentence are you putting that and in. @@thenoobalmighty8790
This is an absolutely incredible living space. This type of design is so timeless and just exudes build quality and relaxing atmosphere from everywhere you look.
I love that stone walk way from outdoor to indoor, truly does encase you in nature seamlessly
Japan not real
If Japan wasn't real then why is it exist in the map? Even the earth we live in? Explain@@Onepieceistheworstanime
Incredible Zen
Here in Brazil there's a big theme Park in São Paulo owned by the Maeda Family. It's The Maeda Park, it's huge.
Interesting, never thought they were rich for so long 😮
I Swear traditional Japanese architecture just looks relaxing as fvck!!!!!!
Simply gorgeous and serene. The flow of the home is so harmonious, clean and crisp in every detail. Truly a place of high rank for a family. It's significance cannot be understated. What a pleasure to see.
On a variety of levels, great job with this video!
This kind of modern I like! It's timeless!
It's a peaceful design. ❤
Modern? Not so much. Minimalist? Maybe u meant?
This home is beautifully arranged between the architecture and the landscaping
Traditional Asian houses like this are always so amazing; they combine and maintain a balance of your personal living space alongside nature. Beautiful.
there are so many asian houses, this is just the japanese
A japanese house like this is not the same as a cardboard cube like in the philippines and both are Asian so...
In awe of Japanese Architecture ❤ it looks so simple, but all the details are spot on.
This old Japanese villa demonstrates more architectural understanding than all of modern architecture I have ever experienced.
Many of these old Japanese homes were not designed to be shelters as much as they were meant to be experienced. Every detail invites you to enjoy your senses and your environment. To gain intimacy with yourself and nature. They created a calming and intriguing ambiance. It's a beautiful thing that a lot of us are missing in life.
Just one example is the Japanese cypress wood in the open ceiling. The wood would have been untreated and would not only smell amazing, but the smell would change throughout the year and as the humidity changes.
One of the other things is the narrow deck with no railing that hangs from a long open door that almost brings the nature into the living space. It's not a deck that separates you from the dangerous edge where you could fear falling, but it draws you into the water and the trees where you can enjoy living.
There's so much more to say about it. The saddest part is that good architects know how to do this, but there's very little demand and opportunity for it, or it sometimes gets half assed or the budget gets cut or something else goes wrong.
I've seen this executed well in Arizona. People building the desert into their homes instead of building their homes in the desert. It's a different vibe than the water, but it's just as beautiful when it's done well.
ALL of modern architecture, really? you were all over the world to be able to claim that?
Dude for real
Capitalism and industrialization’s fault, everything is cheaply made to get a quick buck for the owners and none of it is built to last.
says someone with 0 architectural understanding
Beautiful, I like how the painter grows old with the family.
Given how brutal these people were it’s amazing to see how peaceful they wanted to keep their homes
Samurai at the time had evolved to a nobility title. They weren't warriors anymore but bureaucrats
@@KaotikBOOO They were still warrior class but like all nobility they move further away from the fights when they get more influence
I assume a low ranking Samurai would fight with the ashigaru
Makes one think twice about not taking your shoes off upon entering I guess.
Always built with beauty
It looks like a dream. ❤ there is so much history and life in those walls, looks like a slice of heaven. I’m sure this home has seen a lot in its many years.
The Peace of this Place along with Inner Peace, Priceless.❤
The paintings built into the house literally belong in a museum. Absolutely gorgeous.
Please Don’t take every good thing from other cultures and put them in your stupid western museums..
The house is a museum. Every part of it is Japanese art. The Samurai is the curator, his design continues to live through the whole of the design.
VanGogh, a schizophrenic man, continues to live through the permanence of his work. He had nothing life. His paintings is unmatched by his contemporaries.
A person's actions in life live after them, good or bad.
Japanese build houses so beautifully I got into researching it recently. They actually don’t use what everyone else considers a fastener. When she talked about the covers they made for the “nail heads”. Every connection they make is done with wood joints it’s pretty unbelievable. I don’t know if everything is still done that way now but it’s all done with wood pegs and blocks wedged into place. If you research it it’s really impressive. I love their culture their craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing. They will hand chisel these joints and the precision of it all is really admirable. This house is beautiful I love the gardens on this property. The way they maintain things is crazy the whole society just has respect for everything. I would love to visit someday.
There's a book you would love if you haven't already got a copy. "Japanese Homes and their Surroundings." by Edward S. Morse, it's just a love letter to their buildings from the late 1800s full of hand-drawn images. Basically a time capsule of their old style houses & the people in them.
@@Harry-x4n I never heard of it. I really appreciate you throwing me the suggestion I will def check it out. Thank you so much have a great weekend
Getting a strong Shogun vibe 💪
It's absolutely stunning. You would be totally at one with with nature, and the beauty and serenity of this house feels like the inside and outside is as one. Magnificent ❤
The integration of the garden and interior reminds me of the Martin house in Buffalo, NY by Frank Lloyd Wright. FLW made a similar point of emphasizing the sight lines in that design so that you could see the landscaped grounds from multiple angles, it was really cool.
I live in Buffalo and am on the board of directors for the Martin House. Frank Lloyd Wright got a lot of inspiration from Japanese architecture. Exquisite work.
Words can't describe how aesthetically pleasing I find houses like this to be. Nothing is more beautiful to me architecturally. Also the level of cleanliness that the Japanese impose in their homes. Shoes off at the door. Always cleaning etc. Just imagine the different times to observe living there. Morning when the sun is gently glowing through the paper. During Twilight with some candles or lamps glowing. During a gentle rain, or even a heavy rain. In the fall where the leaves begin to change color and the cool air is blowing through the open doors. When it's windy and you can see the plants and trees in the garden dancing. It almost makes my heart ache how badly I want to spend just a year in one of those houses/manors.
My heart aches for the opportunity to spend a week or a month in that setting. You speak of a year? Dream big. It doesn't cost extra.
I mean thats gotta be one of the most beautiful houses ive ever seen
I couldn't even imagein how beautiful it must look in the winter
I love the simplicity of Japanese homes, everything has a place and it’s always so tidy. The multiple viewpoints of the garden is superb
That Total War Shogun 2 soundtrack though. Just beautiful
somebody else noticing hahahahah
That song name is sakura sakura
Thats just sakura sakura
@@trexbambi4230hahaha, samurai conquest :(
Cherry Blossoms. It is a traditional Japanese folk song.
Japanese architecture is so beautiful. Absolutely blends well with nature.
Gotta love Japanese architecture,simplistic yet modern approach to creating living spaces. The respect and preservation for their structures and history is admirable.
How lovely and I'm a huge fan of Japanese Architecture and gardening skills.
Such peaceful energy and I truly loved the flawless flow between the inside and out, for I'm a nature's person. ❤❤❤
What a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture: The building design, construction, and craftsmanship, the fine attention to detail; The way everything opens up to the garden, the atmosphere is so tranquil and peaceful. You’re so lucky to have gotten to visit, and thank you for sharing! Love your videos!
You don’t see the constant bugs, but to everything else, yes.
If only they adapted such a brave and loyal ppl
I would literally never have anything to complain about ever again with a garden like that
This is so old but the most futuristic home I've ever seen.
I definitely wouldn't call it futuristic.
@@Shock_Treatment bro come on, have you seen any cyberpunk media, all futuristic stuff is japanese.
@@agnel47 I imagine futuristic stuff more like The Jetsons or Logan's Run.
@@Shock_Treatment I almost forgot about those, cool take on the futuristic idea. To each his own I guess.
@@Shock_TreatmentYeah not futuristic but it definitely seems to be ahead of its time.
I was there in 2023! It really was amazing sitting in the tea room and overlooking the garden. Didn't know about a lot of these little facts, interesting vid!
Where is it?!
Whats it called?
@@vergil8833 "Nomura samurai house and garden"
It's a tourist spot, with a plaque and tour times.
Looking it up, there's a lot more windows than this video suggests.
The culture and history of Samurai has always fascinated me. Truly such a beautiful and sophisticated culture, as well as the people.
that tea room looks tranquil, i love it
The time and effort to build and decorate each room has such a amazing impact. You can feel the historic beauty and its tranquility, I would love to travel Japan and look at all the pieces of history from temples and homes there’s a sort of elegance.
The garden is amazing, just visited this year! And make sure to read the letters in the small side museum. Awesome.
what is that place called?
I love your voice so much. I could just listen to you talk all day.
Let's see Modern architects replicate this beauty
Compare to many big grandiose Chinese gardens that focused on man-made lakes and structures, Japanese gardens seems to be more In tune with the nature, letting all them trees and grass grow freely.
Japanese gardens are still very manicured. They just mimic a "perfect" nature.
Grow freely? You know what the garden would look like if the plants were allowed to grow wild? Of course it's been tended to.
Something about living on an island makes ppl more conscientious about the use of space
@Menuki I wish everywhere was an island then😂 island cultures always seem the most intune
Japanese gardens are basically a rudimentary copy of Chinese gardens. Because they either lacked the tools or detailed information of what Chinese gardens were like they used their best approximation and the practice stuck because you do one then all others follow the basic design. Really during this time Japan was influenced by their envoys in China who gave their explanations of China to their confidants and like a game of telephone the information was misconstrued. Its a big reason why Japanese started to sit on their knees copying the way Chinese court officials did but without the stool Chinese officals had because information was lost as it was spreading.
That music gives me nostalgia
SHAMEFUR DISRPAY!
The music seemed really familiar to me. Halfway through the video I realized the song is actually Megitsune by BABYMETAL. As a fan, I did not expect to find it used here lol
@@souvikkarmakar4059 The music used is actually a Japanese classical music called Sakura
having a personal painter is such a flex
How peaceful❤
Such an amazing house!!
Japan is so rich in culture and history. I love it so much ❤
And where their culture lead them? Genocide of Ainu people, hundreds of years of civil wars, korean and chinese genocide, forfeiting huge amount of land to Russia, joining nazis, getting nuked and humiliated, becoming a USA's political colony.
imagine being one of the daughter or wife , back then .
the pressure n stress😂😂🤣🤣
these guys had no idea about laughter & could not accept any joke .
good luck , to ppl who wants to live in there😂🤣
This is reminding me so much of InuYasha!
So, so loving your Japan series! I share these with my team. Thank you!
The style is so intricate and special but i can't help but admire your depth and informative knowledge of the ancient interior space and artform used throughout.
Stunning. I wish I could visit. I wish I had a tranquil garden like that.
Absolutely gorgeous. Both the house and commentator 🇯🇵🤍❤🤍
Megitsune cover in the background is amazing lol
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that's not migetsune. its sakura .
Babymetal sounds so natural on the koto. 😉
Dude, It's Sakura Sakura, it's super famous.
Megitsune riffs on Sakura Sakura.
🇧🇷🇧🇷 This is not only a " house "; it is a piece from heaven. 🇧🇷🇧🇷
this is timeless! amazing balanced architecture, not minimalistic and not over done either. Not too big , not crammed either. it's perfect.
Are there lot's of mosquitos there since its above large water?
Yes but they are japanese mosquitos, and are vrey polite
@@mothwaltz4163😂😂😂 very hilarious
Dami, what is the place name please?
Nomura Samurai Residence in Kanazawa 😊
@@DamiLeeArch thank you!
@@DamiLeeArch Thank you for the info. This place is truly stunning. I think there is a lot to be learned from it.
It makes Falling Water look like some sort of freshman project!
I saw falling water from the road. My family underbidgetrd for vacation but my dad being a master woodworker still wanted to see it while we were in the area. We weren't the only car pulled over on the road either, we just viewed it from there..even from the road it was a spectacular site.
Wow! So simple, so elegant, so surreal, etc
Without glasses crazy😍
She's absolutely stunning and incredibly smart. Plus her videos are well made and intriguing.
@@Hushhh855 yes of course this why i follow her(even with glasses she's awesome🤫)
Dang that movie last samurai’s with Tom cruise is legendary!
"Glass is for very special purposes such as looking outside"
Amazing
I think she meant that only the rich and important people could afford it 😅
Hmmmm yes the floor is made of floor
@KingTFD you understand that at that time, not many homes had glass windows, right? that the exclusivity due to the owners status at that time is what made it special?
Did you not listen what she said. it's not common to have glass in 1800s. it's only for special purpose back then. so knowing that, its showed how much power and rich was the Samurai.
@UserName-vt8ly she explains it like she's talking to a caveman that can't figure out that windows STILL exist.
Amazing how the house basically sits on a garden.
Japanese architecture has proven if built correctly the house will be sustainable and last longer than a lifetime. Truly magnificent structures that have been constructed.
Ah yes, no other civilization has made houses that stay longer than 89 years
The Japanese architecture is designed with constant maintenance in mind. All traditional houses are expected to receive a total overhaul every fifty years or so. It's a necessity in a country with so many earthquakes.
Most houses everywhere last longer than a lifetime. My wooden house was built in 1912, will stand for many many more years, and it is not a special house in any way.
Northern Europe btw
@@Spacemongerr It's almost certainly received significant maintenance at least twice in its lifetime. There's a good chance that the top layer of planks has been changed at least once, already.
But regardless, traditional Japanese architecture is more flexible, and therefore more prone of sagging than its 20th century Western counterparts. They experience multiple earthquakes during their lifetime, and each one is going to affect the structural integrity in some way. That's why the half century overhaul is a necessary part of their maintenance.
@@Lightice1 Yep, maintenance is of course necessary :)
This is my dream home frig a big house a medium one with a koi pond zen garden and cherry blossoms are dream
Beautiful home. Perfectly preserved. That is the biggest honor to his life
i always feel so fascinated by traditional Japanese homes. They are so pretty and beautiful i love it so much💗
Ugh. This is a sanctuary. Such beautiful architecture and especially lanscaping
Inspirational and peaceful. Less materialism is more, Zen. Lovely nature.
Japanese architecture is so gorgeous
Absolutely beautiful. Serene.
It feels like a place where you can just escape from the reality of what the real world is and just enjoy the moment without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Incredible architectural design in so much detail in the time period…so amaze of perseverance and so well made…
Such a peaceful home...needed after fighting...hope he was an honorable warrior...
That's not just a house that's a work of art you can live in, beautiful.
Perfectly beautiful, beautifully perfect.
What a gorgeous house and garden. I love how they mesh together and convey a calm, mind refreshing feeling.
Thank you for sharing. It must be an ongoing project to keep the house in that state of preservation. Most soft woods exposed to the elements rots away. I can imagine this had to be deconstructed and reconstructed multiple times.
Absolutely stunning!!