At the end of the 12th century, fine woodworking skills and knowledge were brought into Japan from China. Over time, these joinery skills were refined and passed down, resulting in the fine wood joineries Japan is known for.

Here are some examples of traditional wood joineries which are still used today.

The book I referred to when marking out the joinery:
The Complete Japanese Joinery
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Japanese-Joinery-Hideo-Sato/dp/0881791210/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=32WFT7ULJTFWS&dchild=1&keywords=the+complete+japanese+joinery&qid=1607084313&sprefix=the+complete+japanese,aps,328&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=dylaniwakuni-20&linkId=b0c277d2ec92a07df6a792b19b5c22da&language=en_US

One of my favourite joinery book:
木組み・継手と組手の技法
https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%9C%A8%E7%B5%84%E3%81%BF%E3%83%BB%E7%B6%99%E6%89%8B%E3%81%A8%E7%B5%84%E6%89%8B%E3%81%AE%E6%8A%80%E6%B3%95-%E5%A4%A7%E5%B7%A5%E9%81%93%E5%85%B7%E7%A0%94%E7%A9%B6%E4%BC%9A/dp/4416811136/ref=as_li_ss_tl?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&dchild=1&keywords=%E6%9C%A8%E7%B5%84%E3%81%BF%E7%B6%99%E6%89%8B&qid=1607084257&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dylaniwakuni-22&linkId=4dc5836e1ec9b4074d208abf3de237fe&language=ja_JP

For more photos, check out my Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dylaniwakuni/

Recommended books on Japanese woodworking, sharpening stones and measuring tools:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/dylaniwakuni
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Free Sketch Up 3D joinery models:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ethawktkhzylbxt/AAAgY1i5Vc-f8BEphNZJ6mWKa?dl=0

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