Sashimono is a traditional (and seriously impressive) Japanese woodworking technique that dates back centuries yet is still practiced today. It predates the fasteners used in modern furniture assembly ...

The cool thing about construction and engineering is that different spheres aren't always as isolated as you may expect. Some manner of construction technique originally conceived for houses, for ...

In this video I walk through Sagami Daiku Dougu Kan, a dream shop for anyone who loves Japanese woodworking tools. I take you down the aisles packed with kanna planes, hammer heads, chisels and ...

Japanese joinery, known as “tsugite,” is a traditional building technique used for shrines, houses, and furniture that involves zero nuts and bolts. Software researchers Maria Larsson, Hironori ...

The editors of Japan’s Carpentry Tools Basics Magazine offer a comprehensive introduction to handmade Japanese tools. Sought out by craftsmen for their durability and aesthetic appeal, Japanese ...

Last week, Japanese design lovers in L.A. gathered together on the busiest block in Hollywood (Hollywood and Highland) to preview the latest offering at Japan House. "Hida | A Woodwork Tradition in ...

(07-16) 18:24 PDT OAKLAND-- Nine varieties of bamboo surround Jay van Arsdale's home in Oakland. Pass through a hand-carved gate, enter the large, airy workshop where he plays a CD of shakuhachi - ...