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The processing technique to precisely fit the wood into this uneven stone.

The basic form of traditional Japanese architecture is a wooden foundation or pillar resting on a “foundation stone”. The surface of the stone used as the foundation is uneven. The processing technique to precisely fit the wood into this uneven

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Japanese roof style [Kokera-buki]

The material for the Kokera-buki is thin and small one by one, so it is suitable not only for gabled roofs like other shingle roofs, but also for more complicated roofs with many curves such as hipped roofs. The material

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Do you know grilled cedar boards used for the walls and outer walls of Japanese wooden houses?

Do you know grilled cedar boards used for the walls and outer walls of Japanese wooden houses? Combine 3 boards to make a triangular prism, stuff it with wood shavings and newspaper, and ignite it. After confirming that the fire

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How to make japanese torii gate

https://youtu.be/zfmTpDehwXU

Self-introduction

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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