Shrine & Temple Carpenters

Japan boasts many shrines and temples built using sophisticated techniques that have been passed down through the centuries. This time, we feature shrine and temple carpenters, the artisans behind many of Japan's best-known religious monuments. Our expert guest is Hideo Senda, the owner of a traditional carpentry firm that has been in business for 140 years. He will introduce us to some of the ancient techniques found in Toji, a temple in Kyoto. And in Plus One, carpentry with a difference.

Directing

Hitoshi Nishiyama · Director

Writing

Adam Fulford · Script Consultant

Naoko Tomita · Script Consultant

Production

Aya Umeda · Producer

Ken Kumata · Executive Producer

Mika Kanaya · Executive Producer

Camera

Norio Teranuma · Camera Operator

Editing

Jun Afuso · Editor

Sound

Keiichi Okumura · Sound Recordist

Miwa Yokomizo · Music Supervisor

Guest Stars (2)

Emma Howard as Self - Narrator (voice)

Kikuo Yamamoto as Self - Expert