Lecture: “Connecting Mountains and People: The World of Hinoki Bark Harvesting” *Event has ended.
Event has ended.
“cypress bark roof” has supported traditional Japanese architecture for more than a thousand years. A profession that carefully collects the cypress bark (hiwada), which is the roofing material, without damaging the tree, is called “Motokawashi”.
In this lecture, one of the few active primers will be invited to talk about Harvesting of Japanese cypress bark’s technology, how to interact with the mountains, and the wisdom of working with nature.
Hinoki skin is a material that is carefully treated so that trees can continue to survive even after collection, and requires consideration for nature. Please take this opportunity to feel the wisdom of living with the forest and the importance of inheriting the skills that can be seen through the work of the primer.
- Date & Time
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July 20 (Sun), 2025
1:30–3:00 p.m. (doors open 13:00) - Speakers
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Ōno Kōji (Certified Holder of Selected Conservation Techniques: Hinoki Bark Harvesting)
- Venue
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Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall
- Fee
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No charge (with Museum entrance ticket)
- Capacity
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80 (prior reservation necessary)
- English interpretation
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Check the “interpretation desired” item and reserve by June 30 (Mon.)