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Intro Minka (Japanese: 民家, lit. "folk houses") are vernacular houses constructed in any one of several traditional Japanese building styles.ten called a kominka (古民家), which translates to "old folk house". These are traditional residences built using old Japanese construction methods, frequently over a century old. They are known for their exposed wooden beams, tatami flooring, and shoji screens. While "kominka" can refer to old houses in general, it's also used to describe stand-alone, large residential houses found in rural areasKominka (古民家): This is a general term for old, traditional Japanese houses. Minka (民家): Literally "folk house," this term also refers to traditional Japanese residences, particularly those of farmers, artisans, and merchants. The term is often used interchangeably with kominka. Noka (農家): Specifically refers to farmhouse-style minka. Machiya (町家): These are traditional townhouses, often found in urban areas, that combine living and working spaces