Roughly half an hour before the first pitch of their final game before the all-star break, the Washington Nationals announced shortstop CJ Abrams would be scratched from the lineup with minor right ...

A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.

Architect Rei Mitsui drew inspiration from ancient structures to create a two-winged home with a sunken living area and a ...

OSAKA, Japan >> Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi (Japanese paper), textiles ...

Clicking and clacking, a tiny wooden marionette lifts an apple to his mouth ... absolutely unforgettable in its slightly manic demonstration of Japanese hobbyism. The Woodworker’s house is hardly ...

Traditionally, the country’s wooden homes were constructed with an expected lifespan of 20 years, and many Japanese people would sooner rebuild their house than renovate it.

Leading Japanese homebuilder Sekisui House is quietly expanding operations in the U.S., bringing new investment and innovation to a home construction sector that is racing to keep pace with demand.… ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new housing development set to open in Folsom, California, in March is being built with a unique framing technology and design by Japanese homebuilder Sekisui House ...

Japan's cheap houses are drawing a large buzz of attention around the world. While they offer a great match for some, they may not be a fit for everyone.

After Japanese scientists launched the world's first wooden satellite into space last week, experts in Canada are proposing ways in which wood could become a bigger part of space exploration.

In partnership with WAZA Shop, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is also hosting a weekend-long celebration of traditional danjiri wood carving featuring demonstrations and a rare hands-on workshop from ...

Shawood housing development in Folsom, California is built with unique framing technology, design by Japanese home builder Sekisui House.