Mokuchi Studio

Yann Giguere
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  • Arts

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

  1. Jul 11

    Episode 20, Hisao Zen

    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 Instagram @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    Episode 20, Hisao Zen

  2. Jun 25

    Episode 19, Makomako Kintsugi

    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 at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    Episode 19, Makomako Kintsugi

  3. Jun 4

    Episode 18, Toda Komuten & Kominka Collective

    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 @mokuchistudio  and sign up for the Mokuchi Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    Episode 18, Toda Komuten & Kominka Collective

  4. Mar 30

    Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau

    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 in part 1. To see what Pierre is up to follow him on Instagram @soulsmithing and or check out his YouTube Channel Soulsmithing 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

    Episode 17, Part 2: Pierre Nadeau

  5. Mar 25

    Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau

    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 YouTube Channel Soulsmithing 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

    Episode 17, Part 1: Pierre Nadeau

  6. 10/15/2025

    Episode 16: Dave Burnard

    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

    Episode 16: Dave Burnard

  7. 07/17/2025

    Episode 15: Andrew Ren

    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 Studio newsletter at mokuchiwoodworking.com

    Episode 15: Andrew Ren

  8. 06/26/2025

    Episode 14: John Reed Fox

    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

    Episode 14: John Reed Fox
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Yann Giguere
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mokuchi Studio
  • Show Website
    Mokuchi Studio

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