Heirs to Kyoto Talent: Wooden Tub Craftsman Ensures Graceful, Flawless Curves; Charms Shared with Next Generation

By Hiroki Azuma / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
19:06 JST,
June 29, 2025
KYOTO — Well-proportioned wooden tubs, called “oke” in Japanese, are built with unparalleled precision, slowly and steadily crafting each one by hand with great care.
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