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Retreat for tomorrow. Vol. 1 What a sub-square second home will bring.
MONTHLY JOURNAL Jan. 2022

Retreat for tomorrow. Vol.1
What a sub-square second home will bring.

The onslaught of the corona, which shows no sign of abating yet, has caused many people to think hard about where and how they will live in the future. As one form of this, an increasing number of people are moving to the local area or buying a second home (vacation home). This is probably one of the reasons why "retreats," which are meant to get away from the daily routine and face one's mind and body, are attracting attention. In reality, buying a vacation home is quite a hurdle to overcome, but a new service is now available to help lower the barrier. A new service that advocates "Live with nature. What is this new service, "SANU 2nd Home," which advocates "Live with nature. We look back on the retreat experience that this new second home, which fits the current times, brings.

  • Photo_Yuta Okuyama
  • Text_Shinri Kobayashi
  • Edit_Ryo Komuta

. the true nature of the comfort that fills the space of SANU CABIN.

Sanu's spaces are not glamorous, but they give you a sense of contentment. This is because the space is filled with consideration for both people and the earth. Because it is a space that is driven by a strong will not to sacrifice the earth or people, guests can spend their time comfortably without feeling guilty.

From here, we would like to introduce the charm of Sanu's attention to detail.

First of all, "Sanu Cabin," where you will be staying, is a building designed with thorough consideration for the environment. Instead of using solid concrete foundations, which are very harmful to the soil, the "stilt-pile foundation method," in which piles are erected and the building is built on top of them, was adopted to reduce the load on the soil and the surrounding ecosystem, thereby minimizing the environmental impact caused by the construction process. In addition, the use of steel and concrete, which emit large amounts of CO2 during the manufacturing process, has been reduced by 80%, and the building is constructed of wood using 100% domestic timber, thus achieving carbon neutrality.

Furthermore, the cabin is designed as a circular structure so that almost all of the wood used in its construction can be reused after its demolition. Sanu plans to plant trees for the wood used in the construction of the cabins under a unique program called "Forest for Future," creating a system in which the more Sanu Cabins are built, the richer the forests will become.

The G Two RAW speakers from Genelec, a well-established Finnish brand, are made of 99% recycled aluminum. Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it also offers excellent treble sharpness and a bass so powerful that it is almost unrecognizable for its size.

The switch for the light in the bathroom is made of the same material as the stone. Pulling the rope down on the whole stone makes a clicking sound, and the light turns on and off. The feeling is nostalgic.

Three naturals wines (red, white, and orange) selected by Mr. Hiromoto Morimoto (caveman manager and sommelier) are always available. *Paid service

In the kitchen, there is a wide variety of high quality seasonings from all over Japan's famous regions, which suddenly makes you want to cook. Of course, this is partly because the ingredients are fresh, but when you use good seasonings, you can make a delicious dish just by cutting and dressing the ingredients.

The sheets are made of cotton that feels good when freshly washed. The sheets are made by the Yamanashi brand "sinso," which proposes bedding that is often disposable as a long-life product that can be rewashed and used for a long time.

Happiness to be able to go back again and again.

The next morning after waking up in a superb bed, I went to the side of Birch Lake and walked along the wooden deck along the lake. The photographer told me about the footprints, probably foxes, dotting the ice of the frozen lake. Wildlife tracks are probably a very common, everyday scene here, but it was a little uplifting to witness such an act of nature.

Now, unlike a hotel, a second home can be visited repeatedly. I feel that the more times I go back, the higher the resolution of the place becomes, and what I see and feel changes again. This time it was winter, but I am looking forward to seeing what Shirakaba Lake will look like in spring, summer, and fall. Having a second home makes you look forward to the future just a little bit more. . Perhaps that is what happiness is all about.

INFORMATION

SANU 2nd Home

2ndhome.sa-nu.com/

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