First 3D-printed train station in Japan was assembled in record time
The new station building, set to open in July, replaces an aging wooden structure that had served the rural community for ...
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This 16th century castle, a symbol of Japanese architecture, is one of the oldest still standing in the country
In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...
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The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity
Japan's revolutionary "unburning wood" now contributes greatly to possibilities for wooden architecture. The Wooden Revolution: Buildings from Japanese Ingenuity - Science View | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Shows ...
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Expo’s ring roof certified as world’s largest wooden structure
The Grand Ring of the world's fair was recognized as the “largest wooden architectural structure” in the world by Guinness World Records on March 4. Designed to be the iconic architectural ...
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Wood buildings catching on in trend toward decarbonization
In comparison, the famed five-level pagoda of Horyuji temple in Nara Prefecture, the nation’s oldest existing wooden structure, stands 32.5 meters tall. Stepping into Port Plus, a training ...
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Japanese Experts Issue Guidelines for Tokyo Residents Amid Mount Fuji Eruption Concerns
A panel of Japanese experts convened by the Cabinet Office has released comprehensive guidelines for residents in the Greater ...
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Osaka Expo ring roof recognized as world's largest wooden structure
The centerpiece of the 2025 Osaka Expo, the Grand Ring, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest wooden structure on Tuesday. An award ceremony was held at the venue ...