Guardians of the Forest: The Enduring Art and Legacy of Yoshino’s Yamamori
Yoshino Forestry, with over 500 years of history, is one of the world’s oldest forestry regions. In Yoshino, g […]
The Secrets Behind the Beauty of Yoshino Cedar and Cypress: Nurtured Over Centuries
The signature forestry practices of Yoshino Forestry—dense planting (misshoku), repeated thinning (takanbatsu) […]
The Natural Environment and Features of the Yoshino Forestry Region
The Yoshino Forestry Region is one of Japan’s most significant forestry areas, spanning the Yoshino, Kitayama, […]
The Evolution and Unique Systems of Yoshino Forestry
Yoshino forestry, rooted in the artificial afforestation efforts of the Bunki era (1501–1503), reached industr […]
The Grand History and Origins of Yoshino Forestry
In the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, Yoshino cedar (Yoshino-sugi) stands as an enduring symbol of excelle […]
The Essence of Stone-Foundation Traditional Construction: The Art of Building Without Metal
The allure of traditional construction techniques lies not only in their aesthetic beauty but also in their in […]
Breathing Local Life into the Future of Architecture
The next wave in the architectural industry lies in the question: “How much local essence can we integra […]
The Aesthetics of the Roof: The Core of Traditional Wooden Architecture
In traditional wooden architecture, the roof is more than just a structural element—it is the defining feature […]
The Beauty of Structure: The Design Philosophy of Traditional Wooden Architecture
In traditional wooden architecture, structural elements are not merely functional—they are integral to the des […]
Why Stone-Foundation Construction (Ishibadate) Excels in Earthquake Resistance
Ishibadate, a traditional Japanese architectural method, involves placing wooden columns directly on stone fou […]
Stone-Foundation Construction (Ishibadate): The Best Defense Against Termites
Traditional Japanese ishibadate construction, or stone-foundation building, is highly effective in preventing […]
Why Do Japanese People Take Off Their Shoes Indoors?
One of the defining aspects of traditional Japanese living is the custom of removing shoes before entering the […]
The Role of Coniferous Trees, Cedar, and Cypress in Japanese Wooden Architecture
Japan’s rich history of wooden architecture owes much to its abundant coniferous forests. Among these, cedar ( […]
Why Does Japan, a Land of Earthquakes, Have So Many Ancient Wooden Structures?
Japan is renowned for its frequent and powerful earthquakes, making it one of the most seismically active regi […]
Traditional Japanese Farmhouses: Regional Characteristics and the Challenges of Preservation
Traditional Japanese farmhouses (kominka) are masterpieces of regional adaptation, reflecting the climate, nat […]