Japanese culture

The Skill of Sharpening

It seems that some people have already started their Obon holiday yesterday. I noticed that there were more cars than us...
Japanese culture

The Making of a Masterpiece

It was a beautiful sunny day from the morning. It was certainly hot, but there was a nice breeze today. Some companies h...
My works

Traditional Japanese-Style Box

The rain we had last night made this morning hot and humid once again. As the day went on, the temperature climbed quick...
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Yosegi for Mame Puzzle Boxes

Today's weather was very humid because of the rain we had last night. The humidity was high, so I was glad that I had al...
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Sheet Grain Direction

The mornings and evenings are still pleasantly cool, but the daytime heat has returned. Following yesterday's work, I su...
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Smooth Mame Himitsubako

After yesterday's cooler weather, today turned hot again. It was not as extreme as a few days ago, but the temperature r...
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Choosing the Right Backing Board

Although August has already begun, today is the first weekday of the month. Yesterday was extremely hot—probably the hot...
Japanese culture

Working with Natural Wood Veneer

It was another hot day today, but this morning was our neighborhood cleanup day. While it was still relatively cool, I w...
Japanese culture

Trick Box from Morocco

Hot weather continues across Japan. Local governments are encouraging people to avoid unnecessary trips outside because ...
My works

Gluing Two Panels Together

It has been hot since this morning. Today is the last day of July, but it already feels like the peak of summer. With an...