Welcome to 2014 World Wood Day


World Wood Day on March 21st is an annual cultural event to raise the awareness on how wood plays a key role for a sustainable future, and has launched its inaugural celebration since 2013. WWD is concurrently observed on the same day as the International Day of Forests, which was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. This event explores the significance of wood and the vital role it plays in our lives and culture, and in 2014, the challenges posed through the changes that mark the development of human civilization will be examined.

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Highlight of the WWD 2025 International Carpenters Forum themed Tools

19 Aug, 2025
Craftsmen from around the world gathered at Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe for four days of knowledge-sharing, demonstrations, and cultural exchange-all centered around the tools that shape traditional carpentry and woodworking.

Woodcarving Event

01 Aug, 2025
From live carving and a thrilling chainsaw competition to hands-on, zoo-themed wood print demos, it was a week full of creativity, animal inspiration, and eco-living with wood.

Woodturning Demonstration Project

14 Jul, 2025
Local and international woodturners showcase their craft through live demonstrations

World Wood Day