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Mokuchi Studio

A podcast centered on Japanese woodworking and related topics including: Japanese gardens, Books, Crafts, Tools, Design and Philosophy.

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Episode 20, Hisao Zen

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2026/07/11

In this Episode, Hisao Zen of DIY Japanese Joinery Online Video Courses shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for teaching and the creation of his online courses. We also talk about living and woodworking in Australia and a love for seeing faraway places. To see what Hisao is up to you can check out his Instagram @diy.japanese.joinery and of course his very popular YouTube channel DIY Japanese Joinery To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Ins...

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Episode 19, Makomako Kintsugi

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2026/06/25

In this Episode, Makomako, Kintsugi Artist, tells us about her journey into Japanese craft. She shares about her passion for restoring memories through the art of mending with natural sustainable material. Among other things we discussed her leap into full time craft/art life. To see what Makomako is up too, follow her on Instagram at: makomako.kintsugi To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter a...

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Episode 18, Toda Komuten & Kominka Collective

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2026/06/04

In this Episode, Andrea Carlson of Kominka Collective and Koji Toda of Toda Komuten share their passion for Kominkas. Preserving, appreciating and relocating them. We discuss many aspects of the current situation in Japan of the multitude of vacant Kominkas and their too often faith of demolition. Kominka Collective: Instagram and Facebook Toda Komuten: Instagram and Facebook Toda Sanchi: Instagram To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchist...

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Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau

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2026/03/30

In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon. Part 2 includes some in depth about the smithy, the forge setup as well as lots of personal reflections on the craft process as a whole. We get even more personal than i...

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Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau

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2026/03/25

In this Episode, French Canadian, Pierre Nadeau of Soulsmithing.com shares about his journey into Japanese Traditional Swordsmithing. He is one of only three westerners to have ever apprenticed at length with a Japanese Swordsmith. We talk about the process of entering apprenticeship, being and apprentice and living in Nihon. Part 1 concludes on the topic of nearing completion of his smithy in Quebec. To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing and or check out his YouTu...

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Episode 16: Dave Burnard

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2025/10/15

In this Episode, Dave Burnard, Oregonian blacksmith in the Japanese tradition, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking and the smithing of tools. We do talk about steel quite a bit and of course astrophysics! To see some of what Dave is up to, you can find him on Instagram at: @gaijin_kajiya or on Facebook To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 15: Andrew Ren

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2025/07/17

In this Episode, Andrew Ren, Kezurou Kai champion from Ottawa Canada, shares his journey into the world of Japanese hand planing competition. We talk about using a standard carpentry kanna/Japanese plane and using a wide plane. We also touch on different plane making blacksmith, photography and of course sharpening! You can see what Andrew is up too on Instagram To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Stud...

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Episode 14: John Reed Fox

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2025/06/26

In this Episode, John Reed Fox, long time furniture maker using Japanese hand tools, shares his journey into furniture making, craft and the Japanese hand tool. We also talk about aesthetics, early influences, design and the physical learning of the craft. To see John's elegant work visit: johnreedfox.com To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 13: Douglas Brooks

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2025/05/24

In this Episode, Douglas Brooks, Boat Builder, Writer and Researcher, shares his journey into Japanese woodworking along with his unique perspective on apprenticing with several Japanese boat builders. To find out more about his work, books and classes visit is website Douglas Brooks Boatbuilding See what Douglas is up to on Instagram @douglasbrooksboatbuilding To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Stud...

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Episode 12: Dorian Bracht

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2025/04/05

In this Episode, Dorian Bracht of Berlin Germany, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for joinery and his love for wood. We also discuss his recently released book! You can follow his process on Instagram To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 11: Paul Tuller

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2024/09/12

In this Episode, Paul Tuller of Dublin NH, shares about his journey into Japanese woodworking, his passion for hand tools and his love for wood.You can follow his process on Instagram To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 10: Yamamoto Kohei

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2024/07/18

In this Episode, Yamamoto Kohei, Japanese carpenter and founder of SomaKosha a carpentry firm specializing in traditional work while including hand hewn elements, shares with us his journey into Japanese woodworking.You can follow what Yama san (short for Yamamoto) is up to in a more casual way on Instagram @ YMTKHI To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 9: Matt Connorton

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2024/07/17

In this Marathon of an Episode Matt Connorton of Matthew Connorton Joinery shares his journey into Japanese woodworking spanning over four decades.We also get into the subtleties of motorcycle racing!To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 8: Wilbur Pan

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2024/05/30

In this Episode, Wilbur Pan of Giant Cypress Blog shares his passion for understanding why Japanese hand tools are so great and his journey into their world.To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 7: Jon Billing

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2024/04/25

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Episode 6: Will O'Connor

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2023/09/27

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Episode 5: Toby Hargreaves

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2023/09/09

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Episode 4: Jim Blauvelt

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2023/07/15

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Episode 3: Brian Holcombe

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2023/07/11

In this Episode, Brian Holcombe of Brian Holcombe Woodworker, tells us about his journey leading to Japanese woodworking and some thoughts about his process using hand tools and machines.To stay up to date with Mokuchi Studio happenings follow us on Instagram @mokuchistudio and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

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Episode 2: Jeff Bearce

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2023/05/03

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