
The entire description above contains a list of things I have never seen in a Japanese home, but are found frequently labeled as Japanese back home. There is a great misconception of what Japanese living is. Japanese and Chinese décor have become synonymous, and there is a huge misconception as to the everyday influence of Buddhism in Japan.
A normal Japanese home in Japan looks like a constant game of Will-It-Fit. Houses are not usually as big as they are in the United States, and dedicated storage space is not very common. Most homes have a certain eclectic feel to them here. They do not have the option to tuck things away like we do in the US.

There is a general misconception that Zen is a prevalent concept in Japan, and it is a highly influential concept in everyday life. In reality, Zen is about as prevalent here as it is back home.
Now I really like those sand gardens, and I really like bamboo, I will probably have them both in my home when I am an adult, I will not however associate them with Japan.
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