Carpenters wielding traditional tools like the chona (hand plane) and nomi (chisel) sculpt wood with such precision that it's ...

To manipulate the habit of the bonsai, wrap copper or aluminum wire around branches after the tree has resumed growth in ...

We visited the Takefu Knife Village to see how some of the most respected knife-making masters in Japan practice their craft.

“The post and beam construction is different from the sense that all of our material is imported from Japan, and all of our material is laminated from sustainable wood that’s coming from Finland.

Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale ...

Witness the fascinating process of creating wooden kitchen utensils, focusing on the intricate art of mass-producing wooden spoons from raw wood sheets. Skilled artisans begin by selecting the finest ...

Explore the finest stores to buy stylish watches with wood for men and women for a unique change-of-pace for your wrist. Why Would You Want a Wood Watch? Wood is an organic raw material and a singular ...

There are a few of us Tahoe skiers and snowboarders out there who also like to travel, and with Japanese ski resorts on both ...

Good to know: In winter, dress warmly. All visitors are required to sit on the temple’s chilly floor and use a calligraphy ...

Not long after dawn, Japanese sake brewer Mie Takahashi checks the temperature of the mixture fermenting at her family’s ...

Wood pellet imports to Japan increased by 1.4% year-on-year in November 2024, reaching 465 thousand tons, despite a 6.9% decrease in import value to $90 million. The average price of wood pellets ...

When I’m at these events, I do smaller pieces so people can see the transformation happen quickly. This way it’s exciting for ...