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A day in a Japanese carpenter’s workshop cutting frame timber

This video follows a day inside a Japanese carpenter’s workshop as timber is cut and prepared for frame assembly. Traditional ...
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ASMR journey: Precision & serenity with the Japanese spear plane

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Japanese carpentry with our latest ASMR journey, showcasing the elegance of the traditional spear plane. Learn about the precision shaping and smoothing ...
Business Insider

Japan House Los Angeles Invites Visitors Into the World of Japanese Master Carpenters

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is excited to announce the upcoming opening of “Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit,” an exhibition honoring ...
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The genius of Japanese carpentry : secrets of an ancient woodworking craft / Azby Brown ; with new foreword by Mira Locher

"The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what ...
Publishers Weekly

Japanese Woodworking Tools: The Complete Guide to Traditional Handmade Tools—How They Are Made and How to Use Them

The editors of Japan’s Carpentry Tools Basics Magazine offer a comprehensive introduction to handmade Japanese tools. Sought out by craftsmen for their durability and aesthetic appeal, Japanese ...
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Japanese wood and carpentry rustic and refined Mechtild Mertz

"Drawing attention to the wood species used by Japan's carpenters, [the book] reveals the ingenious ways in which Japanese carpenters exploit the extraordinary diversity of their country's forest ...