Transform a toilet paper tube into a high-flying Japanese-style carp windsock, also called a koinobori. Family craft time! Family craft time! Who would have thought that toilet paper would become all ...

Though clearly inspired by the snake, a new soft robot out of Harvard takes cues from another fascinating source: the ancient Japanese paper craft kirigami. Unlike origami, kirigami uses cuts rather ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 26, 2020) – When it comes to classes that involve Japanese culture at the Camp Zama Arts and Crafts Center, Lauren Rosa is a fan. “I always like the classes here,” said Rosa, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The centuries-old craft of Japanese ...

This piece of art can be found at Origami Kaikan in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Kazuo Kobayashi of Origami Museum said, “We wanted the world to enjoy the art of Origami and learn its history. In addition, we ...

Sun Oct 27, 2024 04:15 PM Last update on: Sun Oct 27, 2024 04:26 PM Origami is a diverse array of folding techniques, each with its unique vocabulary and looks. Traditional designs include a square ...

From beautiful ceramics to everyday domestic objects, Japan's extraordinary crafts embody tradition – and a bright future. Cameron Laux explores how. It is easy to make the mistake of imagining Japan ...

Japanese washi paper is renowned for its aesthetic beauty and its wide-array of usages. Now, a group of researchers have made a green composite material from washi which boasts a 60% increase in ...