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1. Edge-Ground and Waisted Axes in the Western Pacific Islands: Implications for an Example from the Yaeyama Islands, Southernmost Japan.

Author

Anderson, Atholl and Summerhayes, Glenn

Subjects
*PREHISTORIC axes, *PREHISTORIC tools, *ANTIQUITIES, *IMPLEMENTS, utensils, etc., *MACHINERY, *EQUIPMENT & supplies, *WEAPONS
Abstract

The article discusses the implications and origin of edge-ground and waisted axe of Western Pacific Islands. According to the author, the history and origin of the axes are recorded in various localities of the region as well as the chronological essence it manifests as an example of the implements found at the Iriomote Island in Japan. In addition, the author notes that the implement bears a resemblance, however, the artifact poses a unique archaeological structure wherein its history is associated with late Pleistocene in the western Pacific area.

Published
2008
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2. GREAT PLANES.

Author

Fukuyama, Francis

Subjects
*TOOLS, *IMPLEMENTS, utensils, etc., *SWORDS, *SAWS, *FORGING, *PLANING-machines
Abstract

Discusses the high quality of tools made in Japan. Differences between saws and planes made in Japan and made in the United States; Forging technique used to produce a samurai sword; Decline in the quality of American tools; Fanaticism and obsessive craft tradition; Apprenticeship program to become a "shokunin" or carpenter; Argument that the strain of Japanese perfectionism is in large part an outgrowth of religion.

Published
1993

3. An Event for Tea.

Author

Ruyak, Jacqueline

Subjects
*JAPANESE tea ceremony, *TEA masters, *DRINKING customs, *IMPLEMENTS, utensils, etc., *EXHIBITIONS
Abstract

The article reports on the annual tea ceremony held at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan on April 24, 1997. The event "Australian Crafts for Tea," was organised by tea practitioner Margaret Price. The event also featured an exhibition of Australian tea utensils, including teabowls, water jars and ladles. The ceramic artists who participated in the exhibition include Gwyn Hanssen Pigott and Su Brown. Price, along with another tea master Nobutoshi Iseki served tea to 420 attendees in the garden of the Australian Embassy. They used a variety of Australian tea utensils.

Published
1998

5. Japan Bets on a Wired World to Win Back Its Global Niche.

Author

WuDunn, Sheryl

Subjects
*IMPLEMENTS, utensils, etc., *HOUSEHOLD appliances, *NATIONALISM & technology, *INVENTIONS
Abstract

Considers the potential impact of futuristic household devices developed in Japan. Whether the technologies will catch on outside Japan and boost its faltering economy and lagging national spirit; The assertion that Japanese successes of the 1970s and 1980s has run its course; Previous success of Japan in the gadget industry; Creativity exhibited by Japanese inventors; Several examples of futuristic devices.

Published
1999

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