Culture News (Page 48)

 Meet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant
Culture

Meet the mural artists who make Osaka vibrant

Graffiti is frowned upon in Japan, but wall art is finding local support. In Osaka, the Wall Share company acts as the glue that connects the artists to the community.

Source: The Japan Times
 Japan group launches online timber market
Culture

Japan group launches online timber market

Timber is typically traded through negotiations. In such deals, individuals who own forests and cooperatives often have to sell at depressed prices dictated by lumber firms.

Source: The Japan Times
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