The summit boasts a diverse range of activities including presentations, panel discussions, writers’ talks and DIY workshops featuring some of the most highly regarded experts in Japanology, architecture, craft, sustainability, community-building and minka enthusiasts. Takishita is also the central figure in the short documentary, Minka: A Farmhouse in Japan, which is based on the memoirs of Associated Press journalist, John Roderick. These traditional homes are considered the epitome of minka renovation and are showcased in his renowned book, Japanese Country Living.
He has been disassembling minka from Gifu Prefecture and relocating them to other regions of Japan and even as far as Buenos Aires and Honolulu since 1967. Yoshihiro Takishita, Japan’s foremost minka architect, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s event. The presentations will be conducted in both English and Japanese, with language support available for attendees.įrom April 21-23, 2023, the venue for the event will be Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest, situated in the mountainous region of Shinshiro, Aichi. The summit is designed for both minka owners and individuals who are searching for their ideal minka. Kominka Japan, founded in 2016, is organizing Minka Summit 2023, an event that brings together knowledgeable speakers, panels, workshops, artisans, merchants and NPOs.
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