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A Low-Tech Sliding Shutter System from Pre-Industrial Japan

By Rain Noe - April 14

in Architecture

In pre-industrial Japan, the predecessor to storm windows were these hinged panels.

Called shitomi or hajitomi, these wooden lattices were supported by hooks hanging from the eaves.

However, in the town of Tsuwano in western Japan, you can find this sliding, non-hinged variant. The boards ride in tracks, and rest atop one another.

In the open position, the boards are stowed up top.

I believe that design is called shitomibame. But I couldn't confirm it, if any Japanese-literate readers want to help out: 蔀羽目?

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