Japanese carpenters have been building elaborate shrines by hand for more than a millennium. A new exhibit shows the extraordinary tools and joints behind these extraordinary buildings. Since the 7th ...
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 ...
This video follows a day inside a Japanese carpenter’s workshop as timber is cut and prepared for frame assembly. Traditional tools and precise layout techniques guide each step. A close look at the ...