Japanese carpentry

Japanese carpentry was carpentry in Japan developed more than a millennium ago through Chinese architectural influences from the 12th century. It is a form of ancient Chinese wooden architecture and woodworking joints that involves building wooden furniture without the use of nails, screws, glue, or electric tools.

"Japanese woodworking" redirects here. For artistic woodworking, see Japanese sculpture.
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