Yamamoto Kohei

Yamamoto Kohei, a Japanese carpenter and founder of Soma Kousha, shares his passion for traditional woodworking and apprenticeships. He discusses the significance of hand-hewn techniques and natural materials, emphasizing their advantages over modern methods. Yamamoto recounts his transformative journey from rejection to a decade-long apprenticeship with a shrine-building company. He also reveals his joy in teaching and the philosophy that deep practice brings, aiming to inspire future generations of craftsmen.