Firms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support

By Ikuko Mitsuda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:48 JST,
May 10, 2025
OSAKA — Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi Japanese paper, textiles and urushi lacquer are being incorporated into modern construction as building or interior materials for houses and commercial facilities.
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