Thatching

Becoming a thatcher is not just about learning a skill. It requires years of discipline, observation, and endurance. Through apprenticeship, repetition, and struggle, the craft is not taught—but absorbed.

The craft of Japanese thatching is disappearing, but the reality behind it is rarely told. Through personal experience, this article reveals the hidden struggles, cultural history, and deeper meaning of what it truly means to be a thatcher in Japan.