In Japan today, thatched houses are disappearing at an alarming rate.

In Britain, modernization unfolded over 260 years after the Industrial Revolution. Organizations such as The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty have protected and opened historic and natural sites to the public, supported by more than 5.38 million members. It is a remarkable example of civic stewardship.

Perhaps Britain had the time to integrate its past into its modern future.

Japan, however, achieved rapid economic growth in just fifty years. That speed was made possible, in part, by leaving much of the past behind.

And yet, since ancient times, the Japanese people have built cooperative communities and pursued a shared vision of well-being. I am deeply proud of that heritage.

As a Japanese thatcher, I feel a responsibility to carry forward the wisdom embodied in traditional Japanese houses.

Even if it were only me, I would choose to fully affirm the achievements of those who came before us and carry them forward into the future.

But we have come to feel the limits of what we can do alone.

We need the support, ideas, and participation of those who share this belief.

Thatched houses will outlive us. They are a shared inheritance—created through the cooperation of past generations.

We hold the conviction of
“Making Thatched Houses Something Everyone Can Share.”

We want you to experience this vision for yourself.

Please, join us.