The first flutes excavated in China were made from bone. Today, ones made from bamboo are widely used in Chinese music and ...

Japanese maples like a cool, lightly shaded position in fertile, free-draining soil, out of direct sun in summer. They thrive under the shelter of taller deciduous trees. In bright sun, especially in ...

An evergreen, clump-forming bamboo with graceful, arching bright green canes, maturing to yellow-green 2.5-3.5m high or more. Bright pea-green leaves lanceolate, to 10cm in length ...

Bellevue College is excited to host its 8th Annual Japan Week from September 30 to October 5, 2024. Presented by the BC Japanese Culture Exchange Club with support from the Consulate-General of Japan ...

Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...

(Kyodo News via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands Tuesday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore ...

One plant that is becoming increasingly important in this eco-friendly revolution is bamboo, which is adaptable and grows quickly. Bamboo is an essential resource for a more sustainable future due to ...

World Bamboo Day is more than just a celebration - it’s a call to action. This year marks the 15th anniversary of recognizing bamboo's significance and the vast potential it holds for our planet.

World Bamboo Day, on September 18, raises awareness of bamboo's ecological and economic benefits, promoting its sustainable use and conservation. Listen to Story World Bamboo Day is celebrated ...

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women Tomiko Itooka celebrates her 116th birthday at a nursing home in Ashiya, western Japan, on May 23, 2024. (File photo: AP/City of Ashiya) ...