A constant fixture of National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek’s journey through rural Japan was the whirligig, or as he called them, “seismic scarecrows.” Gardeners he spoke to use these ...

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Osaka's Grand Ring, the world's largest wooden structure, showcasing innovative architecture and diverse global themes.

Danny Duncombe and Kate Parfet build on the legacy of their handmade haven with a loving restoration and a bespoke garden ...

Centered on the extraordinary appeal of "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa" by Katsushika Hokusai, this exhibition offers a smartly ...

After unveiling the first in a series of wood carvings planned for Chatham-Kent, residents can’t wait to see what’s in store ...

Centered on the extraordinary appeal of "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa" by Katsushika Hokusai, this exhibition offers a smartly ...

A Necropolis is a mere depository for dead bodies,” Douglass wrote. “Green-Wood,” on the other hand, implied “verdure, shade, ...

Woodturning ASMR - No Talking, Just Pure Satisfaction! No distractions, no commentary just the soothing sound of chisels carving through wood, shavings peeling away, and a masterpiece coming to life.

Japan’s sidewalk restaurants, known as “yatai,” have almost entirely disappeared—except in Fukuoka, where they’ve undergone a ...

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Demonic security guards are secretly watching Aussie tourists while they wander Japan’s thousands of magnificent temples.