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Four seasons to make a Japanese carpentry school

Four seasons to make a Japanese carpentry school
Building a carpentry school, over 4 seasons Continue reading →
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A newsletter about Japanese wood craft, by a carpentry apprentice

Four seasons to make a Japanese carpentry school
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Four seasons to make a Japanese carpentry school

Building a carpentry school, over 4 seasons
Brian Lam
The Somakosha x Chozen Ji Temple Timber Frame
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The Somakosha x Chozen Ji Temple Timber Frame

In some areas, Chozen-ji needs to be burnt down.
Brian Lam
Kezuroukai 2026
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Kezuroukai 2026

3 microns
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A small update
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A small update

Updates!
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The Reality of Japanese Carpentry Apprenticeships
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The Reality of Japanese Carpentry Apprenticeships

Cutting wood in apprenticeships versus classes
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Bosses cutting
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Bosses cutting

Watching Jon and Yama cut
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On hiring Japanese carpenters (anywhere in the world)
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On hiring Japanese carpenters (anywhere in the world)

How to hire and work with Japanese Carpenters, anywhere.
Brian Lam
Breaking down the cost of Paklan
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Breaking down the cost of Paklan

Breaking it down
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Joining Bamboo to Wood
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Joining Bamboo to Wood

Secrets of bamboo joinery
Brian Lam
Cutting natural round hinoki posts
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Cutting natural round hinoki posts

Errant thoughts were put out of mind, and I cut.
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