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Participants describe their commitment to preserving traditional kayabuki roofing, highlighting the painstaking effort involved. It’s a community effort—entire villages have come together, sacrificing time and labor, to maintain and restore these historic structures. The collective labor results in structures that are more than just buildings; they are symbols of resilience, tradition, and a shared cultural identity. This collective effort underscores that such craftsmanship cannot be managed by a single individual but requires communal dedication.