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Torii Gate

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Close-up of a craftsman's hands carefully carving a wooden Torii gate with traditional Japanese tools in a bright workshop.
Makers & Craft

Learning Japanese woodcarving techniques online

For just 6 hours, an aspiring artisan can now join a live Zoom class to learn the intricate craft of building a Japanese Torii gate, a skill once passed down through decades of apprenticeship.

Elijah Vance·June 7, 2026