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Ancient Japanese Woodworking Technique Used to Repair Temples Without Nails
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- Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails.
- This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
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Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
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