Speaking of Japan, I think that some foreigners think of houses with thatched roofs.
However, nowadays, many new houses are being built, and the old style houses are no longer seen.
However, inn Saitama Prefecture still maintain the appearance of thatched roof houses.
In this era when there are no roof craftsmen, the owner here has learned the technology himself and does the maintenance of the roof himself.
You can still see the beautiful roof here today.