TSUKUBA, Japan An institute backed by the Japanese Forestry Agency is working to commercialize the world's first spirits made from wood, hoping to breathe…
It’s back to Mother Nature for many people seeking a way to lower stress levels, and thus prevent illness and disease.
It starts with a ritual called forest bathing or forest therapy which is supported by a growing body of scientific research which has measured its many benefits. One significant ef
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Co and Kyoto University plan to send samples of wooden material to the International Space Station next month to conduct experiments on their practicality for use in spacecraft engineering.
Their aim is to launch the world’s first wooden satellite next year. This ambitious project envisages a merger of wood with cutting-edge space technology.
The project was inspired by Japan’s ambitions to enhance its wood product brands and accelerate the development of its forestry industry. By using forests strategically, Japan’s aim is to emphasize the role of its forests as carbon sinks and to help achieve net-zero emissions.
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