Zen and Ink Journals by Kirk Lee

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My Minka: Traditional Japanese Home
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My Minka: Traditional Japanese Home

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Kirk Lee
Jul 07, 2019
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Now that I’ve had a few days to settle into my home it suits me perfectly. My 500 sq ft zen space in America prepared me perfectly for the small size and efficiency of a traditional Japanese home, called a Minka. No space is wasted here. The ladder leads to the rooftop for drying clothes and in my case, a late night glass of sake.

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