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...
Hiroyuki Oka
Japanese culture 
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...
My works 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...
My works Sheet Grain Direction
The mornings and evenings are still pleasantly cool, but the daytime heat has returned. Following yesterday's work, I su...
My works 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...
My works 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...