Yumi AraoJapan boasts vast forest reserves, with forests covering 67% of the nation’s land. Remarkably, 41% of these forests are human-made. However, a significant portion has been neglected as forestry has become less valuable, particularly with the...
Mizuki KawashukudaIn the 1945-1955s, Japan’s postwar reconstruction efforts led to an increase in demand for lumber, and the government promoted a forest development policy. However, after 1964, the demand for domestic lumber continued to decline due to the...