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Japanese Timber Architecture Today

The use of timber is being recognized as one means of achieving a carbon-free society and to help prevent global warming. Here we look at traditional Japanese techniques used in sustainable timber Architecture that has been around since ancient times, as well as curent initiatives and those for future.

Aim to Become a Future Creator at an Anime Production School

Anime from Japan is recognized around the world. Many people are captivated by the wide range of Anime in Japan and come to visit the country. Japan is a powerhouse for Anime, but did you know that it has a large number of schools where you can learn the things you nned to work in Anime in the future? This article looks at schools that train Anime creators and other professionals who do work related to Anime.

A New Wind Blows Throught the Sake Industry

Records show that sake has been brewed in Japan for around 1400 years. In the 19th century there were nearly 30,000 sake breweries in Japan, and while there are now various other types of alcohol to enjoy besides sake, today the nymber of sake breweries has fallen to about 1,600 (as of 2018). On the other hand, the popularity of high-quality sake is growing overseas.

Keeping Freshly Harvested and Freshly Made Food Delicious for a Long Time: A Fresh Look at Frozen Food

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In Japan, where people eat a lot of fish, including some of it raw, freezing is essential to a stable and wide supply of fresh fish. In the 1960s, technology for rapidly freezing tuna at ultra-low temperatures of -50°C was introduced. Rapid freezing is characterized by its ability to freeze the molecular structure of the food quickly so that it does not break down or degrade in quality.

The World of Renzuru: Linked Origami Cranes Made from a Single Sheet of Paper.

A Renzuru figure

Origami is a traditional Japanese pastime where people make many different kinds of figures by folding paper. The crane is seen to be symbol of auspiciousness, and so origami cranes are a widely familiar motif among Japanese people as many have made at least one origami crane in their lives. Origami cranes, or Orizuru in Japanese, can be created in an interlocking manner from a single sheet of paper, in a style known as Renzuru. This style is a time-honored part of Japanese culture, and it expresses a wide range of structural beauty through creative additions. This article guides you through the world of Renzuru.