Traditional Japanese houses are mostly built with lighter building materials because

Almost all the traditional houses in Japan are made of wood, and of course they are lighter. The main reasons are:

More than 70% of Japan's land is mountainous and rich in wood, which can be used locally;

Because the materials are convenient, economical and practical, people use them more;

In line with Japanese customs. Japan has a high humidity, and wood has moisture absorption function, which is beneficial to human health;

Japanese people have been advocating nature since ancient times and have a special liking for wooden houses taken from nature.

Of course, there are also anti-seismic factors.

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