The Forestry Agency held two symposiums in Tokyo on February 3 and 4 to accelerate the development and implementation of new technologies in the forest and forestry [...]
While issues such as stagnant demand for domestic lumber and a shortage of forestry leaders are becoming apparent nationwide, the company boasts the nation's largest production of Japanese cypress and has a CLT (direct [...]].
Takamatsu Construction Group recently received a patent for its "bundling material," which is based on the traditional techniques of miya carpentry. This is the group's [...].
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In winter, snow-covered trees stretch out in cold regions, creating a beautiful landscape that feels like another world. However, the reality of winter forestry [...]
Last time, we introduced biomass conversion technologies. This time, we look at companies that are utilizing these conversion technologies and moving toward practical application [...]
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. has announced the "Nomura Real Estate [...]", which covers all timber and timber products procured throughout the supply chain.
Judging by the number of stamps in my passport, this was my 25th business trip to Austria. This time, including myself, there were 16 people [...]
Since ancient times, Japan has built its lifestyle and culture in close connection with wood, within an environment where forests cover approximately 70% of its land. Japan [...]
Why hasn't productivity in the forestry industry increased? As labor shortages and costs continue to rise, how can we change the structure of the forestry industry and how can we maintain it as a regional industry?
After reading the previous work, "The Path of the Cedar" (by Tomitaro Toyama), I recalled that while the cedar (Cedrus japonica, family Cupressaceae) is unique to Japan, it is not considered part of the potential natural vegetation [...]
Sekisui House, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo's "KUMA LAB" and other industry-academia organizations, has developed the C [...] used in the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at the Osaka/Kansai Expo.
JVC KENWOOD and the National Federation of Forestry Unions (Zenmorinren) recently signed a collaboration agreement on "Strengthening Forestry Work Safety Measures" [...].
The Kii Mountains, stretching from southern Nara Prefecture into Wakayama and Mie Prefectures, form one of Japan's most extensive forests, characterized by deep woodlands and steep ridges [...]
Plus, a manufacturer of office furniture, has launched its free-address desk "minimo lots" made from domestic wood [...]
The expansion of wooden construction in Japan is driven by policy demands such as decarbonization and the use of domestic timber. However, at the site level, another crucial factor cannot be overlooked [...]
Tokyo Metro has partnered with Sano Biomass Power Generation, funded by Kansai Electric Power and others, to develop Japan's first subway project utilizing domestically sourced wood biomass.