Explore the art of intricate Japanese joinery, featuring twisted wood techniques by @sashimono_works. Discover the precision, craftsmanship, and beauty behind traditional woodworking methods. Perfect ...

This video showcases traditional Japanese carpentry using large wooden beams and precise joinery techniques. The focus is on scale, accuracy, and craftsmanship achieved without modern fasteners. A ...

“It’s all about the texture,” says the author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and the new “Letter From Japan.” Both fit the bill. Credit...Rebecca Clarke Supported by In an email interview, ...

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 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Holiday bookings to Japan from key Asian markets have plunged ahead of the busy summer season. The cause: Rumors of an impending earthquake prophesied in a manga graphic novel. Social media and viral ...

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 ...

A Japanese comic book warns of a “real catastrophe.” A psychic predicts mass destruction. A feng shui master urges people to stay away. This might sound like the plot of a disaster movie but for Japan ...

The book from Frame Publishers presents all these and more, in a series of case studies that showcases the practice's elegant balance of innovation and simplicity, tapping into Japan's traditions and ...