Why is it so cold in Japan and there is no heating?How do you deal with winter?
Oops, did you hear that?In Japan, it is more than minus 30 degrees Celsius in winter, but most of them don't have heating!You heard it right, that's it, how do people survive the winter?I was also dumbfounded, and I couldn't help but sigh "this is okay".
Dude, you know what?Winter in southern China is a shivering rhythm, but in the north it is good, with heating, it is like being in a warm spring. Not to mention more than minus 30 degrees, it is minus 30 degrees, we can also wrap like a zongzi at home, but why is Japan just dragging it?At minus 30 degrees, I dare to show my legs and wear a miniskirt, which is really convincing.
However, the secret here is not that they say "all by shaking", but that they have a unique way of heating. Don't look at such cold weather, most of their families actually do not install our Chinese common heating equipment. This makes me wonder, do they have any tricks to make it easy to dress in winter?
First of all, I heard that they have a kotatsu, which is a traditional stove tool. You guess, people sit around this kotatsu, eating and chatting, and this is not an ordinary table, it's a stove. It feels like a Chinese hot pot, but it's an upgraded version of the hot pot that can be used as a warm pot in the winter.
The kotatsu uses an electric heater to generate heat, which is convenient to put on the ** casually. There is also a blanket on the table, which makes the person sitting down feel the warmth from underneath. Don't think it's just a heating device, it's a representation of an ancient tradition. In Japan, a country with four distinct seasons, the table stove is not only a tool for heating, but also a symbol of family reunion. The family sat around the table and stove, eating and chatting, and it felt so warm.
There is also a thing called an oil stove, which is simply a heating artifact invented by the Japanese. Not only is it small and convenient, but it also heats up the entire space in a short period of time on a cold winter day. I heard that if you pour fuel into it and light it to adjust the temperature, you can enjoy the warmth of the room. Moreover, it uses burning low-sulfur oil, which has almost no exhaust emissions, and is environmentally friendly and healthy. There are also various intelligent safety devices, such as automatic flame-out and temperature protection functions, which are particularly reassuring to use.
You see, compared with us Chinese heating, this oil stove is really high-tech. It is not only loved by the elderly, but also widely used in companies and public places. It seems that they have already made a set of plans for heating.
Of course, the most mainstream thing in Japanese homes is air conditioning, which you must have seen. The air conditioner can quickly adjust the room temperature through the temperature control system, so that the room can be warmed up quickly. In Japan, every household has air conditioning, which has greatly improved people's living environment. It's the same as us Chinese, but they use air conditioning to fight the cold.
Let's talk about electric blankets, this is simply a savior in winter. You can spread it on your bed or directly over your body and heat the fluorescent filaments to convert electricity into heat to provide a comfortable environment for sleeping and resting. And this thing has a feature, that is, it can set the temperature personally, and there is an automatic power-off protection function, which is absolutely safe. With this, you can feel the warmth even on cold winter nights.
Not to mention, they also apply electric blankets to their clothes and wear them on their bodies. I heard that the electric blanket here pays more attention to detail and is convenient to use than China, and can even be washed after disassembling the wire. It really makes me, a person who is always cold to death in winter, envious, jealous and hateful.
There is also a heating method called underfloor heating, although the cost is higher, but it can provide a comfortable and uniform warm feeling. Especially in Japanese buildings where you step into the cold stone floor, underfloor heating is sought after by many households.
Well, this is the Japanese way of heating, it is simply a technologically advanced one, and you don't have to worry about spending the winter at home. But the question is, since Japan is so developed, why don't most areas use our common heating?That's a good question.
First of all, it is important to know that the terrain of Japan is long and narrow, and the temperature difference between north and south is obvious. The lowest temperature in Hokkaido in winter can reach minus 30 degrees Celsius, which is really cold. But even in such cold weather, most homes in Japan have no heating in their homes. Why?It turns out that Japan is located in the volcanic belt of the Pacific Rim, and natural disasters often occur. As a result, their residential structures had to be earthquake resistant and evacuate quickly. Therefore, the installation of heating equipment can cause equipment damage and water pipe rupture in the event of a **, which poses an additional threat to people's safety.
In addition, Japan is an island country with limited resources, and its limited reserves of oil, natural gas, and other energy resources cannot support large-scale heating use. Moreover, Japan** also tends to save energy and reduce emissions, so it does not encourage people to consume too much energy at all.
The Japanese people have adopted a variety of clever ways to adapt to the harsh cold of winter. They use insulation in underfloor heating systems to maintain indoor temperatures, and they also incorporate electrical appliances into furniture to reduce energy consumption. At the same time, in response to extreme weather, they have also developed the habit of preparing for frost protection in advance and adjusting their living habits.
But I have to say that, despite all this cleverness, many Japanese residents yearn for the comfort of heating in Northeast China. However, it seems that at least in the context of energy policy and frequent natural disasters, indoor heating in Japan will continue to follow a different path from the traditional one.
Winter is coming, and we're all looking for ways to get warmer. The Japanese have a different way of heating than we do, but each has its own characteristics and charms. Whether it's table stoves, hot springs, oil stoves, or electric blankets, they all make Japanese winter warm and fun. These ways of heating are not only a way of life, but also a yearning for family and happiness in Japan. Alas, it seems that we will have to think about it and make our winters a little warmer.