Watch as a massive wooden bear takes shape through the skillful art of chainsaw carving. This real-size sculpture showcases the intricate detail and precision involved in creating such a ...

We asked Oya Shigeyuki, curator of the Yakumo Town Museum and Bear Woodcarving Museum, about the history of wooden bear carvings. The town of Yakumo developed after retainers of the Owari Tokugawa ...