Yakisugi (Burnt Cedar) & Kominka (Japanese Traditional Folk House) Survey

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The *Okumikawa Inakakurashitai NPO has recently started a project producing yakisugi (burnt cedar) siding using ungraded local wood in an effort to revitalize depopulated rural areas. Yakisugi is created by charring the surface of a piece of wood, which strengthens and preserves it and creates a distinctive appearance. Kominka (Japanese folk houses) and kura (traditional storehouses) were sometimes made with yakisugi siding.

We would like to know what people outside Japan think about yakisugi and kominka and would be very grateful if you could answer the following questions. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and does not ask for names or personal details. Thank you for your help!

(We would be grateful if you could complete the survey by September 12th.)

*Okumikawa Inakakurashitai NPO seeks to revitalize depopulated rural areas in Japan and promote the protection and preservation of traditional Japanese folk houses.

1. In which country are you currently residing?

2. Have you seen or heard of yakisugi (burnt cedar)?

Yes

Not sure

Other:

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3. Do you think its appearance is a positive/attractive feature of yakisugi (burnt cedar)?

No, not at all

Yes, definitely

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4. Do you think that it being a Japanese carpentry technique is a positive/attractive feature of yakisugi (burnt cedar)?

No, not at all

Yes, absolutely

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5. Do you think that being sourced from local wood is a positive/attractive feature of yakisugi (burnt cedar)?

No, not at all

Yes, definitely

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6. Would you consider using yakisugi in a current or future building project?

Yes

Perhaps

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7. If you answered 'Yes' or 'Perhaps' to Number 6, which of the following statements would you agree with, if any? (Check as many as apply.)

I would consider using yakisugi (burnt cedar) regardless of its role in protecting the environment.

I would consider using yakisugi (burnt cedar) if it contributes to the protection of forests and/or water sources.

I would consider using yakisugi (burnt cedar) if it if it contributes to a decrease in CO2 levels..

None of the above

Other:

8. Have you seen or heard of kominka (traditional Japanese folk houses)?

Yes

Not sure

Other:

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9. If you answered 'Yes' to Number 8, which of the following statements would you agree with, if any? (Check as many as apply.)

I would like to have a kominka (Japanese folk house) regardless of environmental considerations.

I would like to have a kominka (Japanese folk house) if ownership contributes to protection of forest and/or water sources.

I would like to have a kominka (Japanese folk house) if ownership contributes to a decrease in CO2 levels.

None of the above

Other:

10. If you were to you renovate a kominka (Japanese folk house), do you think you would want to use yakisugi (burnt cedar) for the exterior siding?

Yes!

No.

Not sure

Other:

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