It's encouraging that there are plenty of young people wise enough to want to learn from Abo-san; thank you for the content.

I think i had the beginnings of a mid-live crisis watching this.  I wonder how mad my wife and kids would be if i moved to japan to learn traditional carpentry?  😂

Thank you for sharing this with English subtitles. It was an amazing watch.

阿保さんの顔だけを見て分かった。家族で会話をし、外の景色をみ、それが幸せ。フランスからのありがとう。

My dream before I make my exit from this earth is to visit Japan to learn first hand from a master craftsman

This is one of the best video I've ever seen on YouTube. Thank you for sharing!❤❤❤

"Japanese buildings are essentialy made with plants" That's why it feels so good , I really wish to be a woodworker in japan

Having taken drafting in high school, I just DIE every time they show him at his drafting table working. Can't wait to build my own and get back into it. 😍

Really tried to skip some parts to save some time, but ended being unable to do so and couldn't stop watching. Just an amazing piece of work. It was also great to hear of his deeper thinking and philosophy, along with explanations of aspects of the work.

Awe Inspiring. My deepest thanks to all involved.

This is a Great source of inspiration for my work! Thanks to everyone involved in production of this film!

such an art , videos like this i can binge watch all day!

I have no idea what the cost of this house is but I would happily trade my three-times-as- large mass produced home for this one. You can literally hear the quality of the build when  Master San speaks in the completed home.

Wow, this was indeed a treat. Thanks Abo-San for making this beautiful video.  I am in my mid 60s, retired military doctor and I wish I could live in a house like the one you just built for the rest of my life.  I started woodworking as an hobby, love it  and I am excited about learning more about Japanese joinery. Just divinely gorgeous.  Have a blessed and Prosperous New Year 2025!

Thank you Abo-san for making this superb documentary. You are truly a Master at your craft.

Thank you. This is such a soothing yet life affirming film.

I already watched the short version of "Kigumi House" a hundred times. I really share the philosophy of building and architecture of Akinori Abo. Anyway I just want to say thank you and I really hope that someone will publish the books of him some day in english. (or german)

Used to Japanese house are like this, but 1965, Sekisui, Misawa Home maker which is manufactured house company grew up . As cost performance they use vinyl cloth for the wall, aluminum frames and doors, eliminate wood, sand, soil materials to use. All house materials are simply made from plastic and aluminum without insulation and modern heating systems. Then what happened ? Lots of condensation bring the black mold inside cause windows, doors, shutters are made from Aluminum which has high ratio of conductivity. Looks are  a pretty western style home and quickly build and government supported to loan for to chose manufacturing house. Periodically traditional home builder , carpenters are gone especially in the big city. We lost the skill and resources which are natural be able to breathe adoptable to the climate. Just air tight home with mold. 1990’s I introduced insulation and double pain windows with 2x4 system but most of the people didn’t have a knowledge about insulation, even carpenters. I am glad Abo’s house and his team, appreciate the wooden structure.

An inspiring ninety minutes. A beautiful depiction of supreme craftsmanship.

Thank you, wonderful!