Heating, Cooling, Kotatsu, and Seasonal Comfort in Japanese Homes
How households manage heat, cold, humidity, drafts, and condensation through air conditioners, kotatsu, heaters, ventilation, and room-by-room seasonal routines.
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Why is central heating uncommon in many Japanese homes?
Central heating usually means using one heating system or heat source to warm several rooms throughout a home. In much of Japan, however, it has long been more common to heat individual rooms instead, such as the living room or bedroom b... -
How do pets and small children affect heating and cooling decisions in Japan?
In many Japanese homes, people heat or cool only the rooms they are using instead of keeping the entire house at one temperature. When a household has a pet or a small child, the decision is therefore not just about setting the thermosta...
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