A staggering 30 million kimonos are estimated to lie dormant in Japanese households, trapped in a limbo between sentimental value and the practical burdens of maintenance. Craftsmanship Inc., a company based in Oita Prefecture, released new survey...
A community-led project in the historic Ryuo district of Ajimu is working to revitalise the former castle town, tackling rural decline by clearing invasive bamboo to restore the area’s cultural and natural landscape. It is being spearheaded by...
