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Tatami mats, after all.

As expected, tatami appears as a symbol for a Japanese-style room.

The other day, in a lecture at a university, students presented the "Japanese-style room they would like to live in".

Three of us, members of the UTSUWA project, attended as observers to give our opinions and ask questions.

Tatami artisans, Hyogu artisans and Architect -We were curious to know how they perceive a Japanese style space.

The presentations from all five groups were legitimate suggestions. Moreover, tatami appeared in all the plans without being left out and were considered a good thing.

The tatami mat makers were overjoyed.

The students who chose a class on "Japanese style rooms" are interested in Japanese style rooms and have a good impression of them.

They talk about key words that seem pleasant to them, such as relaxing, lying down and a sense of freedom in connection with the outside world.

Many students imagined the Japanese style room as the original Japanese style room.

If only I could have a Japanese style room, I too would like to have a Japanese style room where I can relax normally without being too eccentric.

Am I young to imagine the same room as the young people of this generation? Or are Japanese-style rooms unchanging?

Maybe it's because many students in Kyoto live in areas where their grandmothers' houses are old private homes.

I was pleased to learn once again that the generation that has hardly experienced or seen a Japanese-style room is still interested.

Tatami is a wonderful floor covering. The existence of the Japanese floor covering par excellence is still irrefutable.

I would like to deal with that next time.

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