Readings

There is no tree without knots.

There is no wood without character Wood does not grow straight. If the sun shines from the south, branches extend to the south; if the wind blows continuously, it leans downwind; if it stands...

Trees become stronger after they are cut down.

Wood strengthens after being cut down In Nara, there are 1,300-year-old wooden buildings still standing. These are the structures of Horyuji Temple. Having endured typhoons and earthquakes, the hi...

One side of the board was facing the sky.

When choosing a single-slab, most people first look at the wood grain. It's beautiful, powerful, calming. That's perfectly fine. However, if you know a few ways to interpret it, the wood grain bec...