Step into the serene world of Japanese carpentry. This virtual exhibition transports you from the living forests that sustain the craft to the celebrated structures it has produced.
Exploring the virtual exhibition
- Starting just inside the Gallery, you can move around by using the circular portals on the floor.
- The information icons tell you more about the exhibits and the play icons play the videos on the screens.
- To immerse yourself in this exhibition, click on the full-screen icon in the top right-hand corner of the tour.
- When you’re finished inside the Gallery, continue the virtual exhibition upstairs on the ground floor and first floor.
The creation of this virtual exhibition is supported by JTI UK.
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About The Craft of Carpentry
The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests is on display at Japan House London from 12 March to 6 July 2025.
For centuries, Japanese master carpenters have developed tools and techniques informed by the extraordinary qualities of wood. They create structures of beauty and complexity – from exquisite joinery to robust architecture that withstands wind, snow and earthquakes.
The Craft of Carpentry celebrates the tools and craftsmanship behind Japan’s temples and shrines. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a life-size reconstruction of the Sa-an teahouse in the temple Daitoku-ji in Kyoto, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the intimate elegance of teahouse architecture.
With hands-on opportunities to assemble ingenious wood joints yourself, to the evocative scents of Japan’s native wood types, a visit to The Craft of Carpentry brings you up close to this important tradition and its sacred roots.
The Japan House London Craft of Carpentry exhibition is supported by Takenaka Europe GmbH, Epson UK Ltd and Yamaha Music Europe GmbH.