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Events & activities held by various organizations in Japan
Here’s a list of architecture and woodworking events in Japan, where you can explore traditional Japanese craftsmanship, join hands-on workshops, and attend cultural festivals focused on architecture and woodworking:
Kezuro-kai refers to a specialized carpentry group in Japan focused on the art of hand-tool woodwork, specifically the traditional craft of shaping and smoothing wood. This group is particularly known for preserving and promoting techniques used in ancient Japanese construction, such as those seen in the creation of minka houses. These carpenters often practice using hand tools like planes to create the smooth, precision finishes required in traditional joinery and structural elements of Japanese buildings. The group emphasizes the skill and craftsmanship involved in working with natural materials, honoring historical techniques.
Tokyo Design Week
A major event showcasing design and architecture across Japan, including exhibitions on traditional Japanese building techniques and workshops on woodworking and joinery.
Takumi Japan (Traditional Crafts Exhibition and Events)
https://www.monozukuri-takumi-expo.tokyo/en/
A national showcase that hosts events on Japanese traditional crafts, including woodworking and carpentry exhibitions, allowing attendees to experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
Located in Tokyo, Aoyama Square hosts events year-round that highlight traditional crafts, including woodworking, joinery, and furniture-making demonstrations by master artisans.
Tokyo Art and Antiques Week
This event often features exhibitions on Japanese antiques, including traditional wooden furniture and architecture. It's a great place to learn about traditional design elements in architecture and woodworking.
Nihon Minkaen Open-Air Museum Events
This museum in Kawasaki hosts regular events, including woodworking workshops, demonstrations of traditional construction techniques, and seasonal festivals celebrating traditional Japanese houses.
World Wood Day Japan
Celebrated internationally, World Wood Day has events in Japan featuring exhibitions and workshops on woodworking, sustainable forestry, and traditional Japanese woodcrafts.
The Japan Woodworker’s Guild Annual Meeting
An annual gathering that includes workshops, demonstrations, and networking events for Japanese woodworking enthusiasts, including both traditional and contemporary woodcraft.