A bit more polished, but no less fragrant, are the fans from Miya Shinma (150 euros; about $166), a Japanese perfumer in Paris. The fans, which are made from bamboo and Japanese washi paper, come ...

Just like a Japanese hand fan, the footbridge unfolds in pieces around a stationary hinge, allowing boat traffic to pass through London’s Grand Union Canal.

The quintessential Japanese hand fans, uchiwa and sensu, can be used all year round, but they are most often seen in summer.As well as creating a cooling breeze, these fans can act as a stylish ...

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka Prefecture--Could creating more user-friendly COVID-19 protection than masks that must be endlessly doffed and donned be as simple as sticking a mask on a Japanese handheld ...