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The Garden Tree Master. A chat with Jake Hobson, founder of Japanese gardening tool company Niwaki. We talk about Japan, gardening, tools, workwear, and Damascus steel, among other things.

Season 2, Ep. 2

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Monday, July 14, 2025

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