noddy67
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Anyone have any woodworking places ( tool / furniture shops / schools or makers ) that would be worth visiting on a trip out there?
Possible trip to Japan - suggestions
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RogerS
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It would help if you told us whereabouts you were going. I have a few suggestions but pointless if you're nowhere near them !!
noddy67
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Well the plan is for a family holiday to Tokyo, Kyoto,Hiroshima, Mt Fuji and possibly Osaka. Will try a slip out for a day or two in the middle to scratch the woodworking itch so any insights would've most welcome. Thanks
RogerS
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Ah, OK. When I was there I focussed mainly on the architecture. Much of which are very old wooden buildings. At long last the Japanese have realised that their heritage was disappearing and are doing something about it using traditional craftsmen. So if you are fortunate on your timings then you may well get to see them in action.
Tokyo - I'd avoid personally!
Kyoto is the gem. It escaped the traumas of war quite simply because of an enlightened US General who forbade the bombing of this Imperial City. Highlights for me were :
with 1000 Kannon wooden warriors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjūsangen-dō
This was being refurbished when we were the first time but is now finished.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongan-ji
This list is by no means definitive
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_ ... tsu_Cities)
Thus Ninja house is fascinating if only for the hiding places and security gizmos that they put in place.
http://japanlivingarts.com/nijo-jinya-a ... old-kyoto/
There is a walk along a small stream - called the Pilgrim Walk or somesuch which is rather pleasant.
Kyoto is a gem. There is no place on earth like it.
If you like gardens then go to Kanagawa but early - first thing.
Are you driving at all? If so I can give you a whole chapter and verse.
I've been to Osaka on business a long time ago. There are two twin skyscrapers tallest in Osaka IIRC - owned by Matsushita IIRC - one has a public viewing gallery on the 35th floor. The other is one floor higher and houses the boardroom etc of Matsushita. There is a coded number on the lift so don't get any ideas !! I was privileged to have a rather good meal up there when I was there. I remember gazig around the room thinking to myself 'That's not a bad copy of a Matisse. Or that one of a Monet. Or that one either. Oh...hang on a moment, Roger, just remember where you are. Those are originals and not many people get to see them'. Other than that can't remember much. Apart from the secretaries bowing gracefully as they exited backwards out of the meeting rooms!
I thought I might get some Japanese saws but TBH they were damn pricey.
I'll try and think of a few more places. Any questions just shout.
Roger
Tokyo - I'd avoid personally!
Kyoto is the gem. It escaped the traumas of war quite simply because of an enlightened US General who forbade the bombing of this Imperial City. Highlights for me were :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjūsangen-dō
This was being refurbished when we were the first time but is now finished.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongan-ji
This list is by no means definitive
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_ ... tsu_Cities)
Thus Ninja house is fascinating if only for the hiding places and security gizmos that they put in place.
http://japanlivingarts.com/nijo-jinya-a ... old-kyoto/
There is a walk along a small stream - called the Pilgrim Walk or somesuch which is rather pleasant.
Kyoto is a gem. There is no place on earth like it.
If you like gardens then go to Kanagawa but early - first thing.
Are you driving at all? If so I can give you a whole chapter and verse.
I've been to Osaka on business a long time ago. There are two twin skyscrapers tallest in Osaka IIRC - owned by Matsushita IIRC - one has a public viewing gallery on the 35th floor. The other is one floor higher and houses the boardroom etc of Matsushita. There is a coded number on the lift so don't get any ideas !! I was privileged to have a rather good meal up there when I was there. I remember gazig around the room thinking to myself 'That's not a bad copy of a Matisse. Or that one of a Monet. Or that one either. Oh...hang on a moment, Roger, just remember where you are. Those are originals and not many people get to see them'. Other than that can't remember much. Apart from the secretaries bowing gracefully as they exited backwards out of the meeting rooms!
I thought I might get some Japanese saws but TBH they were damn pricey.
I'll try and think of a few more places. Any questions just shout.
Roger
RogerS
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Himeji-Jo was being refurbished when we went there the second time. Superbly interesting. No idea if it is still ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himeji,_Hyōgo
And there is a fascinating 'technical' journey that goes over the mountains, tunnels, cable car etc. Tateyama-Kurobe Alpen route.
Cheers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himeji,_Hyōgo
And there is a fascinating 'technical' journey that goes over the mountains, tunnels, cable car etc. Tateyama-Kurobe Alpen route.
Cheers
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Jacob
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I wouldn't bother with tool shops - you can get them on line don't waste your trip!
But I would bother with museums and temples. All over the place - start by googling. The Japs are really keen on their past and there is some astonishing craft stuff to look at.
NB a lot of places are shut on Mondays - we spent half a day getting here on a Monday but could only peer over the boundary walls. :roll:
But I would bother with museums and temples. All over the place - start by googling. The Japs are really keen on their past and there is some astonishing craft stuff to look at.
NB a lot of places are shut on Mondays - we spent half a day getting here on a Monday but could only peer over the boundary walls. :roll:
