Synopsis

Forests and woodlands blanket seventy percent of Japan's land. For centuries, wood has served as the essential material for furniture, buildings, and tools. This installment of Japanology Plus explores the cultural significance of this enduring resource. Architecture expert Kazuyoshi Fumoto will illuminate why wood remains so central to modern Japanese life and evokes such deep affection. Furthermore, in Plus One, Matt Alt examines the remarkable precision achieved by Japanese carpenters in thei