I have seen numerous references to and photos of "Japanese style bracing". The photos seem to show posts topped by a plate with a girt 1-2 feet below the plate and 2-3 studs connecting the girt and plate between the posts. Since there are no diagonal members, is the wall "braced" solely by the stiffness of the joinery?
I know little about Japanese frame design. Any comments or sources of good info would be appreciated. Thanks.
