

Natural World
From bonsai and forest bathing through to hot springs - these introductions told by Japan House reveal the deep reverance for nature in Japanese society, and the uses made of its diversity of natural materials.
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Story | Art Islands

Recorded Event | Living with Trees: In Conversation with Makino Yoshiyuki and Kevin Martin

Recorded Event | Sustainable Forestry in Japan: Talk and Q&A with Iida Shumpei

Virtual Exhibition | Symbiosis: Virtual Exhibition

Recorded Event | Curator Talk by Hasegawa Yuko

Recorded Event | New Forms of Life: Artist Talk by Nawa Kōhei

Story | Dogs and Japanese Cultures

Story | How to Grow a Bonsai

Story | Hot spring (Onsen)

Quick Read | Hiba wood from Aomori Prefecture

Recorded Event | Dig Dogs — The Archaeology of Dogs in Japan: Talk by Prof Simon Kaner

Video Story | Kochi Prefecture: Shimanto River’s submersible bridges

Video Story | Hokkaido Kushiro Wetland Lake Toro & Kushiro River

Video Story | Okayama Prefecture Okayama Korakuen

Activity Sheet | Six Native Dogs of Japan

Story | The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Virtual Exhibition | Architecture for Dogs: Virtual Exhibition

Story | Biwako Freshwater Pearls

Story | Washoku - Japanese Cuisine

Story | Yoshioka Dyeing Workshop

Story | TSUMIKI by More Trees

Story | Azuma Makoto

Interview | Hara Kenya - Designer

Interview | Azuma Makoto - Flower Artist

Video Story | Flower Messenger: behind the scenes

Video Story | Azuma Makoto: Flower Messenger

Video Story | Azuma Makoto: Flower Installation

Quick Read | Natural Washi Dyeing with Yoshioka Sarasa

Video Story | Kagoshima prefecture Kirishima mountain range TENKU

Video Story | Kanagawa Prefecture Odawara Enoura Observatory

Video Story | Seto Inland Sea Cruise Ships Guntu

Video Story | Nishikigoi: A Gift from Japan