[nihonde]

> Tension joints for wood are seen in classic Japanese construction

Japan also has several wooden buildings that purport to be 1,000+ years old—although these situations inevitably lead to Ship of Theseus debates.

[teagoat]

"... And then it burnt down" was probably the funniest thing I heard touring the "thousand" year old castles in Japan. Being completely levelled by a fire seemed to happen about once every 200 years.

[seanmcdirmid]

Japan basically rebuilds everything on a 20-30 year schedule. The temples are not an exception.