Japanese woodworking

[atgcpaul]

This week on Begin Japanology on NHK World is a 1/2 hr segment on
Sashimono Woodworking. It's traditional Japanese woodworking. The host
visits various woodworkers who explain their craft. Interesting show if you
appreciate history, handtools, and joinery. It's in English.

We haven't had cable for almost 2 years now and watch all broadcasts over
the air or through Roku/Netflix. One of the channels I like to watch is NHK
World. Basically Japanese PBS. It's part of the Mhz broadcast network. You
can find air times here:

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/japanology/

Paul

[leehljp]

This is only offered in a limited area, I think. I couldn't find it being offered in the Mid-South.

[chopnhack]

Thanks for the link Paul, thats a cool website. I'm going to check out their intro to Japanese!! That's a language I would love to know.

[leehljp]

Thanks for the link Paul, thats a cool website. I'm going to check out their intro to Japanese!! That's a language I would love to know.

What do you want to know? I am still full of it! :biggrin:

Our organization has personnel in over 100 countries around the world. We are required to learn the language, read, write, speak, listen/comprehend and contextualize within the culture. We also have linguist who advise us. Of ALL countries and languages, it takes longer to become fluent in the 5 areas mentioned above in Japanese than any other language. Our linguists say that it should not but they have not been able to speed up the process in Japan.

The biggest hurdle for so many learners is that it is not a "me" language, but an "us" language, and that concept is paramount for good communication.

[RodKirby]

Golly, Hank

You'd need to be fair dinkum if you ever came to 'stralia. You'd need to shout a few rounds at the pub before you'd be accepted and...

It's Mazda not Marsda, Nikon not Nykon, aluminium not aluminum, etc., etc.

[toolbelt diva]

Paul, thank you for the information. I was just googling Japanese woodworking last night. I would love to learn some traditional Japanese Woodworking and hope I have access to the program you posted about.

[jackellis]

It's Mazda not Marsda, Nikon not Nykon, aluminium not aluminum, etc., etc.

Don't forget that Fosters is Australian for beer.

At one point I knew some other slang.

[cabinetman]

Don't forget that Fosters is Australian for beer.

At one point I knew some other slang.

As she smashes a can into her forehead..."She's a keeper" (is that one?).

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[scmhogg]

In England, my cousin Lilly [same age as my mother], was shown to an Auzzie friend who declared that she was "Bonza". This became her name for the rest of her 90 years.

Steve

[atgcpaul]

Came across this on another site. There are links to videos of a Japanese woodworker. Not the video I talked about earlier but just as good or better. It is in Japanese, though

http://lumberjocks.com/Blake/blog/20150

Paul

[chopnhack]

Wow, that guy is amazing. He puts me to shame. He can do more in his pajama's and funny socks than I can with a complement of power tools! This guy can even make tenons with a hammer and a marking gauge!! Wow, humbling...