okakuri
Okakuri refers to a traditional Japanese practice of temporarily storing or hiding valuables, documents, or personal items in a designated safe or hidden compartment within a household or building. The term originates from the Japanese words "oka" (隠, meaning "to hide") and "kuri" (隠, meaning "to store"), combining to imply concealed storage. This practice was particularly common in feudal Japan, where it served as a means of safeguarding possessions from theft, fire, or natural disasters.
Okakuri often involved the use of specialized storage spaces, such as small, locked boxes embedded in walls,
In modern times, okakuri has evolved into a cultural concept rather than a practical necessity, though elements