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 ...

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 ...

HONG KONG — CNN's 'Artisans,' a TV show that explores the world of artisans and craftsmanship, examined the craftspeople who are working to preserve the traditional art of woodworking, where "Japanese ...

(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 - ...

The Carpenters' Line uncovers the art of master woodworking from the densely forested Hida region of Gifu Prefecture, central Japan. The title refers to both the lineage of woodworking in Hida and a ...

In homage to the Japanese master carpenters – builders of renowned shrines, temples, and teahouses – the exhibition features a full-scale model of the Sa-an Teahouse, originally designed in the late ...

So my boss sends me this assignment: Write an article on Japanese Handsaws. “They seem to be trending now”, he says. I think to myself, “how can they be 'trending?' when a thing is good it's just good ...

Japan House London presents The Carpenters’ Line: Woodworking Heritage in Hida Takayama, an exhibition showcasing the traditional craft from the Hida region of Japan. The exhibition explores 1,300 ...