The Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, a variant of black bamboo found in Japan’s forests, captivates scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with its extraordinary 120-year blooming cycle.

Surrounding the place of worship for followers of the Rinzai School of Japanese Buddhism, the bamboo-flanked gardens at Kodai-ji Temple are dedicated to the country's cultural heritage.

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

The hachiku bamboo plant expands by sending out underground stems, which can grow at a rate of about 2 meters per year. The plant then essentially creates clones of itself by sending up shoots ...

YAMAGA, Kumamoto Prefecture--Hundreds of traditional Japanese umbrellas and thousands of bamboo lanterns are warming the atmosphere of the cold winter nights here. The festival, called “Yamaga ...