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Two of the benefits of Japanese woodworking most clearly are seen in furniture production and architecture. If you visit one of the country's many traditional temples, shrines, or castles, ...
Sashimono is a traditional (and seriously impressive) Japanese woodworking technique that dates back centuries yet is still practiced today. It predates the fasteners used in modern furniture ...
Just 50 miles from central Tokyo, Odawara is an attractive port town with a rich history. Today, travelers can experience this past by signing up to live a day in the life of a “lord.” ...
First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in ...
Since 2019, Shirobito, a Japanese online media platform specialising in castles, compiles an annual list of Japan’s top 20 castles based on votes from its large readership. This ranking, ...
Japanese castle town invites travelers to live a day in the life of a feudal lord By Julian Ryall, CNN 6 minute read Updated 12:19 AM EST, Mon January 29, 2024 ...
Japanese castle town invites travelers to live a day in the life of a feudal lord By Julian Ryall, CNN 6 minute read Updated 12:19 AM EST, Mon January 29, 2024 ...