Minka: My Farmhouse in Japn
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.10 (506 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1568987315 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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John Roderick was an Associated Press foreign correspondent in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East for almost forty years. He lives part of the year in Hawaii and part of the year in his minka in Kamakura, Japan.
A different kind of book! Describing the loving restoration of an 18th century Japanese farmhouse by a well-known AP correspondent, this book also gives intriguing glimpses into Japanese culture of today and yesterday. John Roderick is careful to point out that he could not have accomplished the restoration without the Japa. A delightful excursion into the David Roderick I loved this book! Rarely have I read a book that combines the richness of Japanese architecture, history and culture with the personal experiences of an American correspondent who simultaneously adopted a Japanese son and eventually gained a 18th century Japanese farmhouse in the process. It is a . wonderful you will enjoy this
Minka tells the story of that house's reassembly, its visit by a U.S. -- Dwell, April 2008The book, published in Roderick's 10th decade of life, is also a testament to the possible joys of longevity. Fifty years ago, journalist John Roderick bought a small farmhouse in Japan for $14, then had the whole thing dismantled and put into storage. It celebrates a life well lived and is an accomplishment that serves as an inspiration for anyone entering advanced age with fear there may be no more of a life's story worth telling. president, and Roderick's often-amusing struggles to bridge the cultural divide. -- Associated Press, February 1, 2008
So the minka was dismantled and stored, where Roderick secretly hoped it would stay, as it did for several years. There, he befriended a Japanese family, the Takishitas. But Roderick's reverence for natural materials and his appreciation of traditional Japanese and Shinto craftsmanship eventually got the better of him. Bush, and Senator Hillary Clinton. In just forty days they rebuilt the house on a hill overlooking Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan. W. Before long a team of experienced carpenters were hoisting massive beams, laying wide wooden floors, and attaching the split-bamboo ceiling. From these humble beginnings, Roderick's minka has become internationally known and has hosted such luminaries as President George H. In 1959 journalist John Roderick joined the Tokyo bureau of the Associated Press. Roderick graciously bought the house, but was privately dismayed at the prospect of living in this enormous old relic lacking heating, bathing, plumbing, and proper kitchen facilities. Working together, they renovated the farmhouse, adding features such as floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a modern kitchen, bath, and toilet. John Roderic