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Japan differs from China and the Mediterranean in this.
It seems odd to me because Japan is an irrigation culture based on rice, or so I had thought.
It's not a field I know much about, myself.
That's an intriguing thought...anyone got any possible info?
I'm thinking...yes...you have the homestead, land, food, maybe some form of wealth stored up (not just money) over the years, so then someone wants to go...on a pilgrimage...they'll have the time...the homestead will not be left empty... Don't fight forces, use them R. Buckminster Fuller.
As far as cities, I don't have any formal knowledge about city planning, but to me, the Mediterranean-European pattern with numerous handsome squares setting off public gathering places, such as a guild hall or cathedral, is most appealing -- with markets and recreation close by -- and lots of Parks.
Still, you're right. :-) Public gathering spaces is one of those main quality of the Mediterranean city... "What can I do, What can I write, Against the fall of Night". A.E. Housman
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