• Wood Work Shop

    August 19, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    Hamamatsuya, a workshop specializing in wooden handicrafts. There, we’ll meet with the owner of the shop, who is the fourth generation in his family to carry on this well-established business. We’ll see the creation of the elaborate woodwork of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, a special product of Hakone featuring complex inlaid designs using varying shades of wood. After the demonstration, we’ll have the opportunity to ask the owner any questions we may have about this exquisite artistry.Read more