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Nightingale floor
Nightingale floors, or uguisubari (鴬張り) ', were floors designed to make a chirping sound when walked upon. These floors were used in the hallways of some temples and palaces, the most famous example being Nijo Castle, in Kyoto, Japan. Dry boards naturally creak under pressure, but these floors were designed so that the flooring nails rubbed against a jacket or clamp, causing chirping noises. The squeaking floors were used as a security device, assuring that none could sneak through the corridors undetected. 〔Mysterious Japan, nightingale Floor: Kyoto Japan〕
The "nightingale" in the English name refers to the Japanese bush warbler, or ''uguisu''. This is a type of bushtit or nightingale native to Japan.〔A-Z Animals, "Uguisu" under "Animals".〕
==Construction==
Made from dried boards. Upside-down V-shaped joints move within the boards when pressure is applied.〔Japan-Guide.com, Nijo Castle under "Kyoto Travel: Nijo Castle".〕
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