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Hello, it has been a while.

The construction of our new house is progressing steadily.

Its appearance is large and impressive, and the exterior's finish is stately and beautiful!

The design of the eaves is called "Corniche returns" -- they give the house a Western feel and match the overall exterior very well.

The placement of the windows has been carefully considered, providing the property with a nice "face"!

Here, we will briefly explain the structure and why the house was constructed so quickly.

The house this time was built using the 2x4 (two-by-four) construction method.

This is also known as "frame wall construction".

This construction method originated in North America and involved using standard pieces of wood (e.g. 2 inches x 4 inches) to create a structure that is supported by wall panels.

(* 2 inches x 4 inches = 38 x 89 millimeters)

It is said that 90% of wooden homes in North America are built using this method!

In this construction method, factory-assembled wall panels are fixed on site for construction.  The construction period is said to be short because the method is manualized, with standardized materials used for most parts.

Another advantage is that the process is somewhat regularized, which means there is less variation in quality.

When we looked into representative historical buildings which were constructed using this method, we found that the Oiso State Guest House and the Sapporo Clock Tower were mentioned!

The Oiso State Guest House was constructed in 1912 and is said to be the oldest two-by-four building in Japan.

More information about these historic buildings can be found at these links:

Oiso State Guest House

https://www.oisogeihinkan.com/

Sapporo Clock Tower

http://sapporoshi-tokeidai.jp/

In the kitchen... there is a bar counter which looks out at the dining room and living room.

It's a perfect spot for a having light breakfast or enjoying a drink in the evening.

The bar counter is high enough that the kitchen counter/workspace cannot be seen.

There is a window which provides a view of the pantry and also lets light enter into the kitchen corner.  The design also allows one to see what's going on in the next-door room, which can be a relief for those with children!

The kitchen is also equipped with a dishwasher and a gas oven. They are installed at a higher level than in most Japanese homes.

Of course, there is ample storage space near the counters located in the kitchen.

The interior floor space is made with oak -- a material that hasn't been used much as a flooring material until now.

It has a simple, natural feel.

Something will soon be added to the wall that was deliberately built next to the counter... Please stay tuned...

This property is specially designed for renting to U.S. military-related customers.  As with another new house Tsurugaoka, paper-based wallpaper has been used as a measure against condensation.

We are making daily efforts to ensure that the residents can live comfortably!

To be continued next time...

Our company has a wealth of information on land suitable for U.S. military-related customer leases and can provide building and financial plans to our clients according to their budgets.  Please feel free to contact us.

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