Study Woodworking in Japan!

A project in Kyoto-shi, Japan by Takami Kawai 河井 尊臣
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An international craft school in Kyoto, Japan, where people from all over the world are invited to study Japanese woodworking!
Backers: 221
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥16206

Funded: ¥3,581,433 of ¥3,000,000
Dates: Feb 15th -> Mar 15th (28 days)
Project By: Takami Kawai 河井 尊臣
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Latest News

Achieved stretch goal!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We have passed the stretch goal of ¥3,300,000! This means backers who contributed over ¥20,000 receives a Nomi (Japanese chisel). This is also a chance to increase your pledge! Thank you for your continuous support!  (Read More)

目標を達成しました! Goal Achieved!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
皆様のご協力のおかげで目標金額を達成する事が出来ました! 今までの応援ありがとうございます。 学校の進み具合を定期的にアップデートします。... (Read More)

Thank you for your support!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your contribution, support, and encouragements! Having looked through the comments on various platform, we're delighted to see so many of you believe this is a good cause and something worth doing. The support has been great are... (Read More)

School Building Site update!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your contributions so far! We really appreciate all the encouragement and enthusiasm! We are really excited to present to you the place we are building the school! Enjoy and please share!    (Read More)

New reward and stretch goal!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for all your contributions so far! We really appreciate all the support and interest we have received. We have decided to add another reward!From ¥15,000 onwards Receive a specially ordered Nomi (Japanese chisel) hand forged by one of the... (Read More)

Big beams for construction!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for all your contributions so far!It means a great deal for us to receive such positive support! Here are some photos of the big beams which are going to be used for the construction of the school!   The beams will be joint together using... (Read More)

School Drawings update

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here are some rough drawings of the school (made using Sketch Up). *The actual building will have walls. Please take a look:           As always, thank you and have a great weekend!  (Read More)

Reward Update!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for all your contributions. We have updated the rewards! Please help share this Kickstarter Campaign.  (Read More)

kanawatsugi  japanese woodworking tools

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
 Online video (temporary)  (Read More)

Using a Ryoba Saw to make a Tenon Joinery

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
 Online video (temporary)  (Read More)

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