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Beyond architectural choices and traditional heating methods, there's a noteworthy element of behavioral attitudes towards heating and energy consumption. The Japanese are often characterized by their modest and frugal approach to life. This mindset translates into a practical philosophy: heat only the areas that are actively being used. From an early age, children are informed of the importance of conserving energy, leading to entrenched habits of turning off heating in rooms that are not in use.
Many modern Japanese households only utilize a small portion of their homes on a daily basis, with bedrooms and guest rooms often left unheated during the day. This energy-conscious approach forms a significant part of why central heating never permeated the culture as it has in other nations.