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About Banzuke~woodworking master class in ile de france~

About Banzuke Many pillars and beams are used in the house. They all look the same to me, but are carpenters making mistakes when assembling the materials? In fact, the symbol “Banzuke” is written on the building materials. Where rows

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About Japanese house interior~woodworking master class in ile de france~

About Japanese house interior The interior of a Japanese house is very simple. Some rooms have only one table or nothing. Instead of fixing the function of the room (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.), use it flexibly according to

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Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~

A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji It is not uncommon to relocate an entire teahouse to a new location. They would be dismantled and reassemble in their new home. Kodai-ji’s (高台寺) twin

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Tokonoma~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~

A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture Tokonoma (床の間) is the Japanese alcove that can be found in Japanese style buildings, including traditional residences and teahouses. It is a recessed space found commonly in the guest reception area of

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KOKERABUKI~woodworking master class in ile de france~

In Japan, the roof is covered with the following plant materials: Hinoki bark, kokera boards , thatched roof. Among them, the KOKERABUKI that uses the roof board is very unique. It is a construction method in which thin boards such

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About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone)~woodworking master class in ile de france~

About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone). Its good ventilation makes it difficult for the feet to rot, and even if it is damaged, we can lift the building completely and repair the damaged pillars. Making it repairable is the

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The Japanese Teahouse~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~

The Japanese Teahouse, or chashitsu (茶室), is a rather distinctive Japanese building style. There are many wooden architectural elements and details that are unique to Chashitsu. The architectural style of the Japanese Tea House is oft referred to as sukiya

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the idea of spending a cool summer in Japan~woodworking master class in ile de france~

Summer in Japan is characterized by high humidity and muggy. So the Japanese built their house with the idea of spending a cool summer. The wooden house in Japan was devised to survive the summer. Example ・A long eave on

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How to marking video lesson

      At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it is a small group system, we will provide guidance tailored to each individual’s skills, from beginners to woodworking professionals. Please join us! I look forward

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the roof of the gate of Nanzenji in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~

This is the roof of the gate just before entering the temple called Nanzenji in Kyoto. The grain of wood is very clear. This material is probably zelkova. The strength and structural function of nature is really beautiful.   Even

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How to make japanese torii gate

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My name is Takami Kawai, a Japanese carpenter.
I teach Japanese traditional woodworking techniques to people all over the world(About the class).
I also use the knowledge and experience I gained at Ise Shrine to share the real construction of Japanese torii in an online class.
There are many free You Tube videos, so please check it out!

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