To Ureshino

After Kashima, I headed to Ureshino.

This is the last post in this Fukuoka/Saga series.

To finish off our trip, we went to the merchant houses of Shiotazu, Ureshino City.

In Shiotazu, the police office and bank were designed with consideration to the townscape.

To Kashima

After Yoshinogari, I headed to Kashima.

A townscape with a series of thatched roofs that gives it a slightly unusual atmosphere.

A townscape with consecutive sake breweries.

To Yoshinogari

From Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture to Yoshinogari Town, Saga Prefecture.

Finally the long-awaited?This is Saga Prefecture.

I had heard that the Yoshinogari ruins were big, but I never expected them to be this big (in the sense of wide).

Gunkura in the Yayoi period.
There is a barrier-free vending machine in front of the pit dwelling.
Barrier-free construction underway.

To Ukiha

After Asakura, I went to Ukiha.

First, we went to Shinkawadago, where there are thatched houses and wonderful rice terraces.

Next, I went to the townscape of Chikugo Yoshii.

The Hirakawa family's ``Kudo-zukuri'' residence.
"Tsuzura Rice Terraces" in Shinkawadago.
The streets of Chikugo Yoshii.

To Asakura

After Yame, I went to Asakura.

I walked through the castle town of Akizuki in a light rain.

On the way from Akizuki to my next destination, I stopped by the former Ishii family residence.

Former Tonami family residence.
The paving material in the pedestrian area was non-slip, which made a good impression on a rainy day.
Former Tashiro family residence.It was under renovation.
There was also a beautiful earthen wall.
The former Ishii family residence was built in the Kudo-zukuri style.

To Yame

After Yanagawa, I headed to Yame.

Yame is a place with many attractions, such as Judenken and tea plantation scenery.

There was also Suikinkutsu.

Yame Fukushima townscape.
Suikinkutsu (in Yame Fukushima).
Huts are scattered throughout the tea plantation.
Dragon tiles from Manchuya (in Kitagawauchi).
A stone bridge in Kitagawauchi.
Kuroki townscape.
There is also a townhouse (in Kuroki) whose outer walls are made of stone.

Master's research presentation

The master's research presentation for the environmental design area of ​​the arts degree program was held.

This year, three students submitted master's research.

Master's research in the environmental design field takes the form of either a "thesis" or a "work and research plan."

This year, two people submitted “papers” and one person submitted “works and research plans.”

To Yanagawa

I went to Fukuoka prefecture and Saga prefecture.

First, let's go to Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Does Yanagawa, which has canals running throughout the city, have any effect on easing the heat environment?

I hope to be able to conduct an actual survey someday.

When you think of Yanagawa, you think of river rafting.It seems that they are open even in winter.
There is a kotatsu on the boat going down the river!
Samurai residence/former Tojima family residence.
The middle area on the veranda is elaborately constructed.
One corner pillar is omitted.

To Hida January 2022

The first survey location in 2022 was Hida.

According to residents, this year's snowfall is faster and more abundant than in recent years.

There was also snowfall in the Kanto Areas of study and Nagoya, but it looks like it will be difficult there as well.

This time, we also worked to remove thermal environment measurement equipment.

The nice weather helped.
"Tategurumi Road" in Hida Furukawa.
The icicles are amazing.
Professor Ishii of Meijo University during removal work.