Kumaki san gave us a tour of the new school in Kawanakajima yesterday...

Here are some pictures of the 2nd floor....

As I was walking around I was surprised at how good everything looked and at how much wood had been used.

Kumaki san has been very nice and has taken care of us very well.

I have been more than satisfied with his effort.....

If you are ever THINKING about having a house built in Nagano...

I would recommend that you go to Kumaki...

I also think that the building techniques here  are much different than those in Vancouver...

I took this picture of a house that was being built last year in my old neighbourhood 

in Vancouver ....

                               And no...this is not a picture of my parent's house...

However...THIS is a picture of my parent's house...

What do you think?