Discover the rich tradition of Togouchi kurimono (a centuries-old woodworking craft) with Fumio Yokohata, an 87-year-old master wood craftsman who has been hand carving wooden ladles for an incredible 70 years. Yokohata's workshop, the last of its kind in Akiota, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, specializes in the ancient art of hand wood-hollowing, a technique used to craft daily utensils and small objects.

Step into the Yokohata Kougei workshop, a welcoming space that preserves the centuries-old tradition of handcrafted tools. Fumio Yokohata and his fellow craftspeople passionately continue the art of "kurimono," using chisels, woodworking planes, willow knives, and other traditional tools. The workshop's standout creation is the Fuji Otama, a wooden ladle considered lucky as it always bobs to the surface when placed in a bowl of soup.

Join us on a journey to explore the heritage of Togouchi kurimono, where craftsmanship meets cultural significance, and witness firsthand the dedication of Fumio Yokohata in preserving this age-old tradition. 🌳🔨 #WoodCraftsmanship #JapaneseTradition #HandmadeLadles

The Process of making a traditional Japanese wooden ladle!

The type of wood Fumio Yokohata is using to carve this ladle is Cherry Blossom Wood.

Fumio Yokohata's website:
🏠 https://yokohata-craft.com

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