Ojika Island Kominka Renovation & Traditional Japanese Lifestyle Skills | Brett Rasmussen

Brett Rasmussen is originally from the US and first went to live on this remote island called OJIKA in Nagasaki prefecture as a JET ALT teacher. He then worked in tourism and now found a passion for restoring traditional old houses and structures (minka/kominka). Brett works on Ojika island and elsewhere in Japan under the name “Okibi”. In this talk, Brett tells us about some of his projects and insights into the lesser known aspects of traditional Japanese carpentry and house design which he has been learning over the years. Joinery, plastering, bamboo walls, pounded flooring and disassembly of beams for repair or reuse. Find out more about Brett's projects and future opportunities to join workshops and stays in one of the houses he has worked on, or visit a local onsen he built the sauna for, so many great Brett projects to explore when we visit. https://www.okibi.jp (https://www.okibi.jp) Watch Brett's YouTube channel about his projects and Minka house insights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6c8tLAkKkJq21zv_T5fKw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6c8tLAkKkJq21zv_T5fKw) All Brett's Links: https://linktr.ee/ras.brett (https://linktr.ee/ras.brett) #minka #kominka #renovation #japan #ojika #traditionalcrafts #sustainablelifestyle #ruraljapan #nagasaki #brettrasmussen ** About JJWalsh - InboundAmbassador ** JJWalsh is a sustainability-focused advisor, trainer and consultant based in Hiroshima, Japan. Long-time educator and founder of InboundAmbassador consultancy in 2019 with aims to show sustainability in action & support Japan entrepreneurs, guides and businesses looking to create more sustainable appeal to international consumers. The Seek Sustainable Japan talkshow-podcast launched in 2020 and is LIVE for 60 minutes at least once a week: Interviews with "Good People Doing Great Things" from across Japan. Ideas and insights from these changemakers to inspire ideas for your work, life and travel in Japan and beyond. JOIN on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5