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It�s a Wrap! | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A square cloth that came into use over 1,000 years ago is basking in the limelight as a tool to combat global warming. Called furoshiki, these cloths can be used to wrap things of any shape and have even been known to transform into purses or handbags.
The Pleasures of Paper | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese paper is prized for the unique patterns of the fibers on each sheet. Today, washi is finding growing use in interior decoration schemes, reflecting a broader trend, particularly among young people, to get back in touch with Japanese culture.
It�s a Wrap! | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A square cloth that came into use over 1,000 years ago is basking in the limelight as a tool to combat global warming. Called furoshiki, these cloths can be used to wrap things of any shape and have even been known to transform into purses or handbags.
Chado - Meet the Kids - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
It is said that the Japanese started drinking tea in the eighth century. Tea leaves were imported from China at first, and tea was a special beverage for aristocrats and Buddhist priests. Learn how tea became an integral part of Japanese culture here.
Arita Ware - Meet the Kids - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Japan produces many types of ceramics that are also popular overseas. One of them is Arita ware, which has been favored for over 400 years not only in Japan but in Europe as well. In the following sections you'll learn about Arita ware and meet an aspiring young ceramist.
Crafts - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Crafts MONTHLY NEWS January 2000 Children Make Record of Traditional Crafts Fifty-two fifth graders at Minami Shinozaki Elementary School in Edogaw
Beads - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Beads MONTHLY NEWS July 2002 Young Artist's Work in Fashion scorpion robot Being stuck inside when you're sick can be pretty boring, so many of u
Bonsai - Virtual Culture - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Bonsai are trees and plants grown in containers in such a way so that they look their most beautiful--even prettier than those growing in the wild. In this section you can have a go at making a virtual bonsai tree.">