Japanese art stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, blending tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to nature. Spanning millennia, it has changed through distinct periods, each ...

Dive into the fascinating world of woodworking, where ordinary timber is meticulously transformed into extraordinary pieces.

A retrospective exhibition of Tatsuaki Kuroda (1904-1982), a wood and lacquer artist and living national treasure, is being ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Explore the fascinating journey of transforming a red log into a unique masterpiece through the art of cutting wood on a lathe. Watch as a highly skilled woodturner unleashes boundless creativity and ...

An installation view of “Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami” at Gagosian in Grosvenor Hill, London. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian “Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami ...

LignoSat, a wooden satellite, launched by JAXA to test wood in space Honoki magnolia wood used for durability and eco-friendly design Mission aims to pioneer sustainable materials for space technology ...

Japan's century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to both fine arts and industrially mass-produced goods. And it's having a yet ...

In a great breakthrough in the development of environmentally friendly space crafts, Japan has successfully placed the LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite into orbit. This unique mission was ...

In December 2024, the imports of wood pellets to Japan increased 33% year-on-year to 720.1 thousand ...

In December 2024, the average price for wood furniture imported to Japan decreased 6% compared to th ...