Carport using unusual construction method

Got a slope on that roof away from the house or to the rear?
Can't tell from the the pictures. Around these parts we call that a lean to.
I'm the family joke for building that type of construction.
When I saw you were in Cali, the first thing I thought was the pole construction and earthquakes.
I read on the internet that Japan residential construction is like that.
No load bearing walls. The lightweight roofs are supported by post with thin walls.
Since most earthquake deaths are from heavy walls and roofs that makes sense.
So what are you doing for a roof?
I didn't notice that in the thread. If it doesn't have a lot of pitch what are you going with?