What does a traditional Japanese Room Look Like?

This is a door called Shoji. It is usually used for doors and windows. If this paper broke, you have to change the paper.

This is used for carpet. As you know Japanese summer is really hot but when you lie down on the tatami, it feels really nice aloso you can not wear shoes on tatami. They are made of straw and last for about 10 years. Tatami rooms are measured by the number of mats.

A fusuma is a sliding door and it is very light because it is made of paper.

HOUSING in JAPAN '98