This blog is written by author Sachiko who is not a native speaker of English, so it may be hard to read. It is translated from the summary of Japanese page; http://akitaodatelifejp.hatenablog.com/

Wood burning stove

It heats a whole room, in addition, can bake rice cake or be put a pot, and so on.

In Japan wood stove has become like symbol of rural life.

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