Arte e Cultura
Japan House London Announces The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan's Forests
With thousands of years of woodworking traditions behind temple and shrine building, visitors can uncover some of the techniques used to allow these buildings to withstand centuries of wind, snow and even earthquakes. Dedicated artisans possess not only a knowledge of this essential craft, but a deep reverence for their environment, communicating with forest ('spirit-deities') as they gather materials. especially demonstrate the link between nature and spirituality, as their role directly connects the material world of wood to the spiritual realm.
In contrast to the heavy forms, architecture is known for its light, elegant aesthetic. Visitors to the exhibition can see a full-scale construction of the Sa-an tea house, originally constructed in Kyoto's Zen temple Daitoku-ji and considered an 'Important Cultural Property' of Japan , perfectly demonstrating the sophisticated techniques required to realize such a high level of delicate intricacy.
Despite the challenges of mountainous forest terrain and limited metal ore resources, Japanese carpenters have displayed remarkable innovation, pioneering world-class carpentry tools and joinery techniques characterized by their simplicity and efficiency. A display of more than 80 tools gives an insight into what it takes to build one house, while an interactive area offers visitors the chance to try their hand at assembling wooden structures using the techniques that have been employed in Japan since ancient times.
This exhibition is produced in conjunction with the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kōbe, Japan . Marking its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the museum has continued to collect carpenters' tools and conserve the culture which has been in danger of disappearing since the second half of the 20th century. Nishiyama Marcelo, Associate Director and Chief Curator at the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, has curated and designed the exhibition. The exhibition debuted at Japan House Los Angeles before travelling to London , and is due to appear at Japan House São Paulo in 2025.
The Japan House London exhibition is supported by Takenaka Europe GmbH, Epson UK Ltd and Yamaha Music Europe GmbH.
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum was opened in 1984 in Nakayamate, Kōbe, as the only museum of carpentry tools in Japan , with the objective to collect and conserve such disappearing tools as cultural heritage, and to pass on the knowledge and their importance to the next generation through research and exhibitions.
Japan House London is a cultural destination offering the best and latest from Japan . Located on Kensington High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with Japan , engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, it deepens the visitor's appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. Part of a global initiative, there are two other Japan Houses, one in Los Angeles and the other in São Paulo.
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