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Minka
architectural style / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Minka (disambiguation).
Minka ((民家) is general Japanese term for all rural and traditional buildings except for palaces, temples and structures which have been influenced by Western architecture.[1]
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Minka are traditional houses and private residences of farmers, artisans, and merchants