Pre-Launch Sneak Peek

Before our official launch, we’re inviting you to take a look around the Japan Woodcraft Association website and feedback your thoughts. From the structure of the site to layout, content and design we’d love to hear what you think.

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From Makers and Masters to Tools and Techniques, click on the links and buttons below to discover some of our key content.

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Translating Japanese Woodcraft Terms | Our Mission

We attended a fascinating talk at the Daiwa Foundation last Thursday evening. Organised by the team behind The Creation Of Japan, the speakers explained the challenge of translating Japanese craft terminology into English. In particular, highlighting how one term may have multiple accepted definitions when translated, causing confusion to English readers.

The Challenge Of Japanese To English Translation
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Spotlight On: Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum | Kobe

We’re excited to visit the prestigious Takenaka Carpentry Museum in Kobe this Summer, as part of our research tour. It’s objectives fit neatly with ours, their strapline and motto: “Passing on the skill and the spirit of craftsmen to the future.” It’s a wonderful message and we can’t wait to discover how we might work together, perhaps bringing an event to London. We’re honoured to have our visit hosted by Marcelo Nishiyama, the Director of the Museum.

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