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As a Swiss person, I know how important it is to stay comfy inside the house when it’s cold outside. Apparently, Japanese people from the 14th century in Japan also knew how to keep warm at home. I’ll have to admit that their way to do it is way more stylish than the Swiss way.

In this post’s images, you can discover some of the modern Kotatsu, as well as a small explanation on how the system works. Click on each image to go to the source.

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Mirko Humbert

Mirko Humbert is the editor-in-chief and main author of Designer Daily and Typography Daily. He is also a graphic designer and the founder of WP Expert.