Why Japanese Earthen Walls Have Lasted Centuries | Traditional Building Skills

Discover the secrets behind Japan’s centuries-old earthen walls, built using natural materials and timeless craftsmanship. In this immersive documentary, we follow skilled artisans as they construct and restore traditional tsuchikabe (土壁) — earthen walls made from straw, clay, and sand.#JapaneseArchitecture #EarthenWalls #Tsuchikabe #TraditionalCraftsmanship #CulturalHeritage #NaturalBuilding #SustainableArchitecture #JapaneseBuildingTechniques

Learn why these walls have stood the test of time, resisting weather and aging gracefully through generations. You'll see how base clay (arakabe) is packed, how lime plaster (shikkui) is applied, and how decorative finishes like sumikibuta are used in temple and townhouse architecture.
This is more than a building method — it’s a living tradition rooted in sustainability, artistry, and cultural heritage.

📌 Highlights:
• Materials: straw, clay, sand, and lime
• Techniques: arakabe, sunakake, shikkui, watabiki-gote
• Tools of the trade and artisan interviews
• Use in Kyoto temples, kura storehouses, and historic homes

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