When Edison sought bamboo from around the world, he was introduced to Japanese timber bamboo through the Kyoto governor at the time. The bamboo was growing in an area around Mount Otokoyama ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well ... The back of the hotel is home to bamboo trees, which lead to a secluded garden that hosts early ...

Explore boreal forests in Japan and subtropical jungles while immersing yourself in its rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

With serene temples, shrines, and beautiful streets lined with historic wooden buildings, visiting Kyoto with kids promises ...

He then dismissed all other materials and sent his collaborators worldwide to find the best bamboo (there are over a thousand types). One of them, William H. Moore, traveled to Japan, where he was ...

On February 7, we visited the Bamboo Forest, the Tenryu-ji Temple (reached by a train leaving from just beside our hotel) and what I call the red tunnel at Inari Taisha shrine. We opted for an early ...

In Japan, the lines and signs that indicate places you can and cannot enter are quite vague. These Kekkai, or boundaries, can take the form of a length of bamboo, for example, lying on its side at ...

While Tokyo dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese ...

KYOTO--A special exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of Gucci’s arrival in Japan is now under way ... A collection of Gucci’s iconic bamboo-handled bags includes vintage ones ...

While these challenges persist, innovative efforts to utilise bamboo are emerging across Japan. In Kyoto, the Menma Project is tackling the problem by transforming overgrown bamboo into menma ...