A day for carpenters

Today, and November 22nd annually, is "Carpenter's Day". The aim of the anniversary is to promote wooden houses and develop the carpentry industry. It is an anniversary established by the Japan Association of Architectural Carpenters and Technicians.

The date of 11/22 was chosen for several reasons. One is that November is "Vocational Ability Development Promotion Month". Another is that the 22nd is a day related to Prince Shotoku, who is considered the god of carpentry. In addition, "11" is said to represent two pillars, and "2" in "22" represents the foundation, beams, or girders, and is a reference to the numbers that symbolize the work of a carpenter.

"Carpenter's Day" is a day to be grateful for the existence of architectural carpenters. It is a day to consider the traditions of Japan's architectural culture and pass them on to future generations. Are you skilled at carpentry? Do you ever do some carpentry work by yourself? It can be quite a fulfilling past time.