Indonesian product designer Singgih Susilo Kartono has launched initiatives to revitalize deserted villages by producing ...

Small wonder this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most visited destinations in Kyoto, the historic (and eighth most ...

Now, apparently, bamboo plants seem to be dying all over Japan around the same time. 02:48 Yes, and in fact, this phenomenon of bamboo dying at the same time occurred during the late 1800s in ...

Avoid the tall trees of Japan's most popular spot, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and opt for lesser-known forest retreats in Kyoto. Incorporating a stroll along bamboo groves into a wider Kyoto ...

The material came from the blades of a hand fan, which was a souvenir brought from Japan. When Edison sought bamboo from around the world, he was introduced to Japanese timber bamboo through the ...

KITA-KYUSHU, Fukuoka Prefecture--Spring in Japan is not limited to enjoying sakura--it’s the perfect time to enjoy the taste of the season, “takenoko,” or bamboo shoots. Takenoko are being ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year ...