Let’s try fine woodworking! with master of Japanese Traditional Crafts.

The Tanaka Furniture Factory, established in 1919, continues to uphold the tradition of Osaka's paulownia wardrobes from Senshu. The production process involves purchasing raw round logs of paulownia, followed by wood processing and drying. Participants can witness the various stages, including the processing of paulownia wood and the assembly of parts. This is a precious opportunity to see the craftsmanship up close. Skilled artisans with traditional craftsman qualifications complete each wardrobe individually. The luxury and beauty of the paulownia wardrobes, each of which take 2–3 weeks to complete and 2–3 years, including wood processing, are worth seeing. Witness this production site woven together by historical traditions. • You can also participate in a hands-on Paulownia box-making activity, assembling parts using the high-quality paulownia that is used for the wardrobes. This offers a chance to interact with rare tools, witness the meticulous eye of artisans who check for subtle differences between parts, and appreciate the joy and difficulty of craftsmanship.