Sashimono is an ancient art of woodworking from Japan that goes into everything from ornate jewelry boxes to furniture to ...

First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since spread worldwide. Once reserved for screens or inlaid panels in ...

Did you know that Japan has more than 200 castles still standing in some form today? Once symbols of the nation’s martial prowess, Japanese castles stand out with their multi-tiered wooden ...

The wood was processed using a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique called ... who usually restore historical buildings like Nijo Castle, were enlisted to work on the satellite, Mr ...