(07-16) 18:24 PDT OAKLAND-- Nine varieties of bamboo surround Jay van Arsdale's home in Oakland. Pass through a hand-carved gate, enter the large, airy workshop where he plays a CD of shakuhachi - ...

Explore common questions about traditional Japanese woodworking tools and how they are used. The video explains the unique design features and craftsmanship behind these tools. Discover why Japanese ...

So my boss sends me this assignment: Write an article on Japanese Handsaws. “They seem to be trending now”, he says. I think to myself, “how can they be 'trending?' when a thing is good it's just good ...

As pedestrians and motorists cruise past the new British Antique Museum (BAM) in Kamakura, Japan, the building changes before their eyes. The undulating hinoki wood facade is carved in a 3D polygonal ...

The cool thing about construction and engineering is that different spheres aren't always as isolated as you may expect. Some manner of construction technique originally conceived for houses, for ...

April 13, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Japanese Woodworking focuses on advanced joinery (tight clearances) and finely planed wood surfaces. This ...

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 ...

Earthquake-proof joinery, 10-micrometre-thin wood shavings and a scale model of Kyoto's Sa-an Teahouse are on display at ...