NHK「WORLD-JAPAN」のインスタグラム(nhkworldjapan) - 11月28日 06時00分

Did you know that Kyoto’s machiya townhouses are sometimes called ‘eel nests’? 🤔

The name comes from their long and narrow structure.

Because of this and the closeness of neighbors on both sides, inner gardens called tsubo-niwa became a way to bring in sunlight and fresh air.🌞🍃💚
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