The material used for roofing in Japan is called 瓦 (kawara), which is made from clay that has been molded and baked. Originally used for shrines and temples, as we see today, tiles have been used for houses since about
traditional japanese houses~鴨居(Kamoi) and 敷居(Shiki-i)
鴨居(Kamoi) and 敷居(Shiki-i) Kamoi refers to the upper part of a wooden frame that is grooved to fit fittings such as sliding doors and shoji screens. A shiki-i is the bottom part of a wooden frame with grooves to fit
traditional japanese houses~檜風呂(Japanese Cypress Bath)
檜風呂(Japanese Cypress Bath) A bathtub made of cypress wood. Japanese cypress has a rich aroma, and its unique essential oil components make it highly effective at sterilizing and preventing insects, making it suitable for bathtubs and building materials. Cypress is
traditional japanese houses~床の間(Tokonoma)
床の間(Tokonoma) A space in a Japanese house where the master’s tatami room and the tatami room where guests are invited are located, and where 掛け軸(hanging scrolls) and flowers are displayed. The shape and atmosphere of the tokonoma differs from house
japanese hand tools~about Sumitsubo
Today I would like to talk about Sumitsubo. The Sumitsubo is one of the carpentry tools used to mark materials. You put charcoal liquid in this container and use it. It has a thread attached to it, so you can
traditional japanese houses~竿縁天井（Saobuchi-tenjo）
Today, I would like to talk about 竿縁天井（Saobuchi-tenjo）, one of the ceilings in Japanese wooden architecture. It is a ceiling made of thin wood or bamboo, placed at equal intervals around the edges, and topped with a ceiling board. It
Ise Jingu Shrine
Today I went to Ise Jingu Shrine, which has had a great impact on my life values. I worked here for three and a half years. During that time, I was fulfilled being a carpenter and deeply grateful to be
my recommended pagodas in japan
In Japan, there are many pagodas, including the famous five-story pagoda of Horyu-ji Temple, the oldest wooden structure in the world. Its structure and form continue to fascinate people. Here I will share three of my recommended pagodas. 1: The
traditional japanese houses~格天井（Gou-tenjo）
格天井（Gou-tenjo） The ceiling boards are held by intersecting chamfered wooden poles. It is used in high-class places. It’s structurally not too difficult, but it takes time to process. At Suikoushya, we share traditional Japanese woodworking techniques and skills. Since it
the natural scenery is clean and beautiful
Kanna Blade specially made by Mr. Imai, a blacksmith in Kyoto Its name is “紫明”（Shimei） In Japan, “the natural scenery is clean and beautiful” is called “山紫水明”(Sanshi Suimei). I named this Kanna using the words “紫” and “明”. The beauty