Subject: Mei Sawai
With the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the standardization of Western measuring tools (tape measures, spirit levels), terms like Mei Sawai fell out of common use. However, traditional carpentry schools (e.g., in Hida-Takayama) still teach the underlying concept — training apprentices to “see the line before drawing it.” mei sawai
The Mysterious and Talented Mei Sawai: Uncovering the Life and Career of a Japanese Pop Sensation Subject: Mei Sawai Feedback & iteration