I was holding a chisel by the time I was in middle school, he toldInstagram Blog.
A determination to pursue the ancient craft was stirred in Yamamoto and he has yet to look back.
Yamamoto is now a master sculptor himself, having honed his artistry over 10 years of training.
He works with two apprentices, and together the team tackles projects of all shapes and sizes.
Of wood carving, Yamamoto has said: It is a tradition that will last for hundreds of years.
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