This feature explores traditional Japanese carpentry, joinery, and building techniques, highlighting precision craftsmanship and methods that have stood the test of time.

Watch a skilled Japanese master carpenter at work, demonstrating precision and traditional woodworking techniques. This video highlights the artistry and craftsmanship involved in creating and ...

"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 ...

LOS ANGELES — Japan House Los Angeles has announced the opening of “Masters of Carpentry: Melding Forest, Skill and Spirit” honoring Japanese daiku, or master carpenters. The exhibition will be on ...

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 ...

Hello! I’m Shoyan. I have been working as a carpenter in Japan for 50 years and am a licensed architect and technician. I would like to share my work, knowledge, etc., regarding Japanese carpentry. I ...

Following the advice of Zen masters, Jon Stollenmeyer endured months of rejection before finally getting his foot in the sliding door. By Brian Lam Reporting from Honolulu This article is part of our ...