The Yakisugi wood technique is a Japanese tradition that creates stunning pieces of wood accents and furniture. Here's how to ...

SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 — Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not — unless you’ve heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood’s ...

Yukihiro Akama, who trained as an architect, now designs whimsical pieces in oak, fir and other varieties. By Melanie Abrams Reporting from London In 2013 Yukihiro Akama found some small blocks of oak ...