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Dive into the world of Japanese woodworking, where incredible hand skills and sharp chisels bring raw wood to life with ...
Dive into a rare and complex Japanese woodworking technique that’s not just a craft but a heritage passed down through generations. This unique skill, seen only in Japan, combines precision, artistry, ...
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 an ancient art of woodworking from Japan that goes into everything from ornate jewelry boxes to furniture to entire buildings. Here's what we know.
The exhibition’s design, divided into the themes of Forest, Human, Time, and Craft, guided guests through the airy structure of Japan House as they experienced works by the Hida Sangyo Company ...
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 ...
Japanese castle town invites travelers to live a day in the life of a feudal lord By Julian Ryall, CNN 6 min read Updated 12:19 AM EST, Mon January 29, 2024 Link Copied! Follow: ...
Ozu Castle in Ehime prefecture’s Ozu town is the first and only castle keep in Japan to allow travelers to stay overnight. With a history dating from 1617, it’s also one of only a handful of ...