Nara Prefecture, next to Kyoto, has the oldest wooden building in the world. It was built about 1300 years ago. This photo is the part called the Udegi. This technology was already used 1300 years ago, and we still use
Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺) in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
This is the Sammon, or the main gate, of Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺) in Kyoto. The roof of the Sammon are often large with deep eaves, and are supported by the interlocking bracket complex called tokyou (斗きょう) or kumimono (組物). The
the Okochi Sanso Garden (大河内山荘庭園) in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
We want to introduce you to the Okochi Sanso Garden (大河内山荘庭園) near Suikoushya’s Kyoto workshop in the Arashiyama neighbourhood. It was the former home of period film actor Okochi Sanso (1898-1962). Aside from the main villa, there is a Japanese
Horyu-ji (法隆寺) in Nara~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
As mentioned in the our post yesterday, Horyu-ji (法隆寺) in Nara (奈良) is home of the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. Horyu-ji itself is a large Buddhist temple complex comprises of the many buildings that were constructed at
Byodo-in (平等院)in Uji Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Byodo-in (平等院), a temple dating back to the late Heian Period almost 1000 years ago, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Byodo-in is located in Uji (宇治), a city famous for its green tea, and is a short train
Tofuku ji (東福寺)in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Located in the south eastern part of Kyoto, Tofuku-ji (東福寺) is the head temple of the Tofuku-ji branch of Rinzai sect, one of the three main branches of Japanese Zen Buddhism. It is one of Kyoto’s Five Great Zen Temples,
A one-day woodworking experience with Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France
A one-day woodworking experience was held at Suikoushya in Marseille. About 20 students studying traditional techniques at Les Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France – Officiel gathered here. I wish they enjoyed Japanese woodworking, which is different from
Making clay wall~woodworking master class in ile de france~
Making clay wall was a collaborative effort during the off-season of agriculture. The wall in Suikoushya Kyoto was also built with students and children in the neighborhood (not yet completed). Break the bamboo to make a fence-like base, and pour
makes materials~woodworking master class in ile de france~
Before saws became widespread, pillars and boards were made by breaking wood. In this photo, a chisel is used to cut a tree. The material is rough finished with chouna, and finished with Yari-kanna. Capenter Takami still sometimes makes materials
Advantages of using joinery ~woodworking master class in ile de france~
Advantages of using joinery 1: Can be extended 2: Can generate strength 3: Can be supplemented by cutting the rotten part 4: Can be disassembled, moved and reassembled Joinery is so beautiful and interesting in itself that it can be