A look at the traditional farmhouses now commonly called kominka—“old folk dwellings”—a name that underscores their age. They ...
According to the fiscal 2020 white paper on forests and the forestry industry published by the Forestry Agency, the value of Japan’s wood exports in 2020 increased year on year by 3%, to ¥35.7 billion ...
When you walk through a fresh clearcut in British Columbia, you are surrounded by a “one-dimensional, dead landscape,” says Michelle Connolly of Conservation North, a volunteer conservation group ...
Apparently, space wood is a thing. Japanese researchers are preparing to launch the world’s first satellite made from wood following a successful experiment on board the International Space Station ...
Following the advice of Zen masters, Jon Stollenmeyer endured months of rejection before finally getting his foot in the sliding door. By Brian Lam Reporting from Honolulu This article is part of our ...
Lucasfilm is teaming up with Run’a, a Japanese curio manufacturer, to create traditional woodblock prints featuring the beloved characters of Star Wars giving the sci-fi film enterprise a touch of a ...
Japanese researchers use wood to make cellulose nanofiber auto parts stronger and lighter than metal
The global push among carmakers to make ever lighter vehicles is leading some auto suppliers in Japan to turn to what seems like an unlikely substitute for steel — wood. Japanese researchers and auto ...
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