Meet the Inamians
Dive into the rich tradition of Inami woodcarving with exclusive insights from the craftsmen themselves. Our collection features images of woodcarvers, their workshops, and their exquisite creations, offering a window into the heart of Inami's craftsmanship. By selecting a profile, you'll access raw footage of in-depth conversations with the carvers, providing a firsthand look at their techniques and stories.
Given the extensive nature of these dialogues, often exceeding an hour, we've also provided summaries and outlined our next steps inspired by these interactions. It's important to note that, due to the length of the recordings, some subtleties and personal anecdotes might not be fully captured in our briefs. Additionally, the "Other Events" section will illuminate further aspects of our journey in Inami, painting a fuller picture of our experience
Profiles and Events Coming Soon – We're currently resolving some technical issues to bring you these stories.
Nanbu Hakuun
Woodcarver
Hasegawa Sensei
Woodcarver + local historian
Saburo Aoyama
Woodcarver
Mazakazu Kimura
Woodcarver
Nonbu Tanighuchi
Woodcarver
Tamura San
Local Historian + Woodcarver
Eda San
Inami Local + Research Volunteer
Hanajima San
Director of the Inami Woodcarving Cooperative + Woodcarver