Minka

is general Japanese term for all rural and traditional buildings except for palaces, temples and structures which have been influenced by Western architecture.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Minka" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 637.

Minka are traditional houses and private residences of farmers, artisans, and merchants

Types
There are several types or styles of minka, including
 Semi-buried huts (tate-ana jūkyo)
 Wooden houses with roofs of thatching (kayabunki), wood shingles (ishitori) or tiles (kawarabuki)
 Shops and warehouses (dozō, kura)

References

Other websites
 Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (JAANUS),  minka 民家

Category:Buildings and structures in Japan