Fire used in main living space in a traditional Japanese house.
This fire is used for many different purposes, depending on the season and time of day. It can be seen here heating water, and the smoke is helping keep mosquitos, moths and termites at bay. At night time it provides light; in the colder weather the room is closed off and it provides warmth. It is also used for cooking and drying goods in the roof cavity, whilst acting as a central meeting point for socialising. Richard Telford
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