There will be a step at the entrance to Japan, called the terrace! What does he mean, or Feng Shui?

The formal entrances and exits of general buildings are called "porches". When visiting traditional houses, guests will first stop in front of the slightly solemn "porch" and tell their purpose, then open the sliding door and enter the flat land called "Sanhe Dadi". The family greeted the guests in a small room facing the apartment. After the greeting, the guests took off their shoes, walked to a higher floor (called "Japanese platform") and were led into the back room.

"porch" is a space that separates indoor and outdoor. At the same time, it is also an indispensable space for Japanese who are used to taking off their shoes in the door. Nowadays, even apartments and other collective houses are bound to have a "porch", although it is a simplified "porch".

"Xuan" was originally a Buddhist term, referring to the entrance of a Zen temple. However, it is said that the word also has a strict introductory meaning of Zen. Monks who practice attach great importance to "porch" and regard it as the first step of monasticism. Around the17th century, samurai began to build a space with a "terrace" at the entrance of the mansion and called it a "porch". Later, some wealthy businessmen began to build "porches" in their houses. Gradually, "porches" spread to ordinary houses.

In modern times, "porch" is considered as the "holy land" with the highest style in the family. As the dividing line between "inside" and "outside", "porch" can be said to be the "face" of every family, so people often decorate "porch" with flowers or other decorations. Because this is an important space, there are many rules.