Kyo-machiya International Co-creation Project- category -

  Listen to the Project Overview Picture this: Waking up to cherry blossoms drifting past your window in a stunning centuries-old wooden townhouse. Mastering ancient craftsmanship with your own hands. Turning forgotten gems into vibrant ...

Project Proposal: Preserving Kyoto's Heritage through OJT The greatest feature of this project proposal is inviting young adults from North America (in their 20s and 30s with an interest in architecture and culture) to Kyoto to acquire a... The greatest feature of this project proposal is inviting young adults from North America (in their 20s and 30s with an interest in architecture and culture) to Kyoto to acquire a...

Introduction: New Options for Inheriting Traditional Skills and Recruiting Foreign Talent Training skilled craftsmen is essential for maintaining and revitalizing traditional Japanese building techniques, especially for historical buildings such as Kyoto machiya houses. However, as the shortage of successors becomes more serious, recruiting young human resources with an international perspective is a key factor in both the succession of skills and the...

Traditional Technology in Kyo-machiya, Kyoto, and the Future with the Youth of the World Audio description (Japanese) The "Kyo-machiya" is a symbol of the beautiful cityscape of Kyoto. Kyo-machiya is filled with the wisdom of our ancestors and traditional skills suited to Japan's climate...