Feng Shui Theory - Kasousetsu

…The theory of physiognomy, which determines whether a house is a good or bad fortune based on the topography, structure, direction, layout, etc. of the house, was devised based on the Yin-Yang and Five Elements philosophy, and was introduced to Japan from China, influencing the construction of Heian-kyo and castles. It was believed that physiognomy determined the fortunes of the residents, and various popular beliefs were born from this. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "house feng shui theory" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…家屋の地勢，構造，方角，間取りなどのありよう。それにより吉凶を判断する家相説は陰陽五行思想に基づいて考案され，日本へは中国から伝来して平安京や城などの築造に影響を与えた。家相はその居住者の吉凶を左右すると信じられ，さまざまな俗信が生まれた。…

※「家相説」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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