In a hole in the ground...

 

a hobbit hole

 

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." ... that's how the famous story begins, and here's where my story starts, too.

 

Hi, my name's David, and over the next couple of years I'm going to be building my own underground house here in the Japanese countryside, inspired by the fantasy home of Bilbo Baggins in J.R.R. Tolkien's book "The Hobbit". Please join me in this DIY adventure and follow along with my weekly progress videos - or come and visit on a sunny weekend afternoon!!

 

 


Latest Blogs:


Even MORE signs for the hobbit houses! Ep31


I'm making 4 more hobbit signs, one for each of the hobbit domes coming very soon. And I seem to have made a little mistake with the water pipes... (日本語の字幕あります)
Why not find the map and visit on the contact page?!
Original music composed by Ja ...

2025-08-02

4 Foundation Rings for 4 Hobbit Houses! Ep30


Work continues on the gravel rings for the hobbit house foundations, as I prepare for pouring the concrete. Find the map (and come visit!) on the contact page!
(日本語の字幕あります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at gmail.com ...

2025-07-24

It's a BIG DAY for the hobbit house project! Ep29


It's a BIG day for the hobbit houses, as I finally, FINALLY start the foundations for the domes! You can find the map and visit on the contact page! (日本語の字幕あります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at gmail.com). ...

2025-07-10

Getting ready for the foundations next week! Ep28


Rainy season hits, and I get everything ready for starting the hobbit house foundations next week. Follow along (or find the map and visit!) here!
(日本語の字幕あります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at gmail.com). ...

2025-06-22

Making a visitor car park for Hobbit wagons (& cars)! Ep27


The drive and car park get tons of gravel and a new sign, ready for visiting hobbits (...and concrete trucks!). Follow along (or find the map and visit!) at bagend.jp!
(日本語の字幕あります)
Original music composed by Jay Underwood (jay.underwood.7577 at g ...

2025-06-07

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