Ceramics are inorganic, nonmetallic materials (such as carbides, oxides and nitrides) made by shaping at a high temperature. Ceramics are hard, brittle, heat- and corrosion-resistant, and most ...

With this in mind, the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is promoting several craft-focused destinations across the country, including the Echizen-Takefu region in Fukui Prefecture ... the ...

Inspired by this natural ability, researchers led by Associate Professor Daigo Terutsuki from Shinshu University, along with Associate Professor Toshiyuki Nakata and Chihiro Fukui from Chiba ...

Walls, windows and steps; street signs, churches and train stations — nearly every surface was wrapped in a ceramic work of art. Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles wowed writer Amy Scherzer ...

FUKUI, Japan -- Japan will open its first university division dedicated to the study of dinosaurs in April. In partnership with the nation's premier dinosaur museum, students at Fukui Prefectural ...

Sales from seven major Japanese convenience store chains hit a record high of 11.8 trillion yen in 2024, bolstered by inbound tourism and demand for readily consumable snacks and drinks, data by a ...

ECHIZEN, Fukui Prefecture--For the first time in six years, Fukui Railway Co., which is based here, will introduce a new localized train modeled on the charms of Fukui Prefecture. The train's ...

It’s time to unravel the pros and cons and explain the intriguing world of ceramic coating products for protecting your car. This form of automotive paint protection is shrouded in mystique, with big ...

Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. If you want a sleek surface that's easy to clean, cooks well and has a mid-range price tag, then a ceramic cooktop is worth a look. Our experts thoroughly ...