In Japan, Repairing Buildings Without a Single Nail 

Other Nations: we ran out of supplies, guess we'll trade and import Japan: *L E G O*

Bro I swear Japanese people have the biggest passions for anything. They do their work for decades and never get tired of them. I aspire their hardwork

*a tower falls in Japan* *Local people causally put it back together*

Why is his voice so soothing. I swear Japanese is a very beautiful language.

Japanese Man after building his house: *"Nailed it"*

Fun fact: the oldest name brand in history is kongo gumi, a japanese construction company. They have been in business for over 1400 years. Not a typo. Since around 700 a.d I think.. 47 generations of a family owned business. Yep. These guys are smart.

When you dint pay your rent. Land owner just starts disassembling your house

The real reason why Japan’s buildings can withstand so many earthquakes

Imagine being able to just disassemble your house when you have to move.

"So are you going to a dorm or an apartment next semester?" Japanese student: I'll just bring my house and reassemble it

No one: English subtitles: "[Speaking foreign language]"

Okay, this is why Japan is amazing. It has the perfect combination of the past and the future. It's just amazing.

Its so satisfying when the pieces join together

Ive been working as a carpenter here in Japan for 10years but these guys have completely different level of carpentry skill and I really look up to them. They do their apprenticeship for 20 years minimum then they start being acknowledged as a temple carpenter and that’s when they start getting average wage in the society. They work for passion, not money. That’s why I have massive respect to these guys!

Imagine if you felt the same pain as losing one puzzle piece after disassembling your house to move

Being someone who works in construction, this is mind boggling. That's unbelievably complex.

*_Japanese man speaking Japanese_* Me : Reads the subtitles in 5 seconds *_40 seconds later_* Subtitles hasn’t changed

“How to beat Minecraft without using any iron”

So basically, the assembling we saw at the beginning is a masterpiece, I used to study carpentry when I was 16, I had two amazing teachers whenever we were working on actual carpentry, one was a "compagnon" (I don't know if it exists anywhere else than France) which is basically the elite of hand work (there's compagnons in pretty much every work that involves hand work) and a best worker of the year (that guy was clearly above the other) and one day, he started the "theory" class and showed us this assembling that he did himself, he then explained us it was a very smart assembling because no matter how hard the pressure is on the wood, it tightens the assembling and make it even more solid, plus the fact that it's a real work of art creating these types of wood structure, it really is mindblowing when you understand why it does that. Now I wanna tell you this other thing, this teacher, when he passed the "test" for the best worker of the year, made an assembling so perfect and precise that it slept a little bit and made him miss his concourt the first time, I really admire this guy, by being a simple carpenter he became an artist. Sorry for the mistakes in my english, I'm french and still learning everyday, and I love english language ! Have a good day !

Everyone: nail good Japan: *bob the builder music intensifies*

Imagine being interviewed by them: “What are your experiences?” *“I’ve built Legos when i was a kid”*

Title: “In Japan...” My brain: “...heart surgeon number 1, steady hand.”

Nail: *exists* Japan: we don't do that here

I’ll miss you guys- thank you for all the amazing information and skills you have shared with me from all over the world

This style of wood construction shows it's best during earthquakes

This guy would be a master at legos

Japan: where technology and ancient knowledge meet to form something crazy

"they built them(buildings!!) to be disassembled" This is so weird to hear in today's world of hostility against the right to repair..

0:22 my brain just exploded

“We need to learn from what our ancestors have done and what they tried to pass on to us.” I love the depth of his respect towards his work.

This has genuinely become to me the absolute most fascinating aspect of Japanese culture. I worked in construction in SoCal and our construction such a mess but this stuff belongs in an art museum.

I actually tried that as a part for a little shelf. It is really difficult to remove the exact part you want so that it will fit and the wood does not break (I utterly failed). You have to know the wood and work along its pattterns. That experience makes me appreciate the pure precision and craftmanship even more! Somehow it changes the whole perception of the object, the finished piece is a complete "one", perfect, without any flaws. Just beautiful :)

IKEA:- "note that down"

How clean they are , even in a carpenter shop , not a speck of wooden dust ..

This is amazing. I’m really going to miss content like this from this channel.

I go to this video once every now and then, his voice is very soothing.

Every video GBS puts out is amazing, and this one definitely is top 5 for me. I would love to see a longer video, like 20 minutes, just of this guy's workshop, more of his thinking and how he handles problem solving. Thanks again for such a great video

They look like assembling a puzzle and it's really satisfying to watch.

0:26 i love how he shows his work into the camera with a big smile.

Its so satisfying the way the woods perfectly slots into each other

Japanese man: " No nails required... *THIS IS THE POWER OF FLEX TAPE!*

I heard it from my Japan friend, others innovate to make lifes easier, Japan innovate to upgrade life.

Amazing craftsmanship! Beautiful, skillful and unfortunately too expensive for use in large scale. I hope this knowledge (and art) will never die.

What a great way to honor the trees that gave their lives. I would love to visit Japan one day .

Any other civilisation that had an extremely limited access to iron and metals in general: *gets stuck in technological advances" Japan: "Hold my carpenter skills"

1:43 Found a Screw. Someone is sure fired.

Commenting to help with the algorithm and because you guys do some very aesthetically pleasing shots and cover some really interesting and amazing stuff!

Imagine somebody stepping on these. *Lego Pain Intensifies**

Fire must be this man's greatest enemy

Japanese man: "Our temples are built entirely out of wood." *Termites have entered the chat*

That's amazing and so satisfying when you get to fit the pieces together

The way they're assembling the woods are satisfyinggg.

Patience leads to dedication leads to mastering skills. We just get bored so fast that we can’t become masters unless it’s an obsession

As an architect, I have high regards for this dedicated people in their craft. I wanna learn more of this

Wow, he has to be so precise with the cuts! I'd love to learn this!

As a classically trained carpenter, the hand made wood joints that were made are incredible. The skill and years of training show 100%.

meanwhile the dog house I build by wood and nail collapsed in 2 hours rain

This is Exactly how my New house was Built and it was an amazing experience watching Japanese Carpenters do their job.

I enjoy seeing the pieces sliding together

“Hey man you got firewood” “Nah let me just take a piece out the house”

Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world! 🔥

"I love puzzles but I also like carpentry, which one should I choose?" Probably the very thought the Grandfather of Japanese carpentry.

Ingenious! With knowing that they'll have to be repaired or replaced in time its easier to make those restorations. And on another level during the wet and dry seasons the wood will expand and contract, its easier for wood to do this around wood than metal items which may cause unseen damage. I've been thoroughly enjoying your videos and have just subscribed and rang that bon-sho! Thank you!😊

Absolutly amazing by true craftsmen, that care about the finished product

2:34 meanwhile in the 4th dimension wood: “yamete"

0:26 Are you kidding me? You put a Genesis ad OVER THE GUY SHOWING HIS WORK?

interlocking wood joint techniques are luxury skill set that only few carpenters know. awesome.

I’m going to miss these types of videos

Everybody gangsta till this guy takes apart his house like legos

They actually care for what they build and have pride! Love it

Crazy how everything clicks together so perfectly

...I enjoyed that, Mr. Matsumoto 👍😊

I have always admired this method of building ever since I watch a documentary about it. I'm glad this was featured on Great Big Stories so this awesome method of working can reach more people!

this video should be 30 minutes, not 3 wtf

I learned about these in class. They're very neat structures!

Japan always finds ways to amaze me.

Beautiful profession. *Very happy for this guy,* who was able to build his life around natural materials and crafting.

They just have that great discipline no other country can match, great respect to you all! Love from Philippines 🇵🇭

This is legit super cool.

wow what skill level , beautiful workmanship

**TeRmItEs WaNtS tO kNoW yOuR lOcAtIoN**

Japan, You never failed to amused me ...

perfect in every way

Must be the most satisfying job, inserting the wood must feel like heaven

In India I saw houses made up by different varieties of wood in northern part of Himalayas. They uses different- different kind of wood because elasticity level of all the these wood are different then they join them together to build houses yo make s flexible structure. Himalayan regions lies in earth quake prone area and these buildings are very old and can easily sustain earthquake upto 7-8 in Ricter scale . My ancestor used elasticity of wood to make a flexible structure so that it could easily transfer earthquake vibration through itself without being destroyed by earthquake.

Japan does every thing at its extream level

Having sleepover with a Japanese Friend. : We will go to your house today : Give me a minute, imma assemble my house first.

WOW! Just amazing!👏👏👏👏👏I’m impressed 👏👏👏👏

0:22 *Flashbacks to failed Lincoln Logs house*

Craftsmanship from Japanese is the best. Big difference buying made in Japan and made in China.

Kudos to his sandal’s company! Withstanding working in full on construction sights and his socks!

That was the most satisfying thing ive ever seen

Just beautyful. What a wonderful type of workskill . The japanase carpenters are real craftsmen

Now i want to be a carpenter in japan

The culture and pride of Japan is so great that it almost makes me wish that I was born in that culture. I wonder if I would feel the being on the inside as I do seeing from the outside.

Assembling the Wood is pretty satisfying

There's something special about a house made by wood I don't know maybe it just me but I feel more relaxed in a house that made by a wood than concrete

Lego solves everything. But seriously, this is incredible.

If this was filmed in spring this would look 100x better

Its really satisting when you lock it in