"There are many Japanese techniques and styles in the paintings, and we'd like to point that out to our younger audiences."

These ancient Japanese techniques have become popular with some in the American ceramic artists' community.

The Christian and medical background were probably introduced to allow better acceptance of the Japanese technique in the western world.

The name derives from a traditional Japanese technique of creating patterns with colored clay.

But even if Americans copied Japanese techniques, the view of human potential that makes them work would be far more difficult to acquire.

Several of the students later said their exposure to Japanese techniques would influence the other work they do.

The Japanese technique primarily focuses on one-versus-one, or individual combat.

But plant officials here said they were not simply copying Japanese techniques.

Remember all that fuss about the Japanese technique of poke yoke?

The Japanese technique is to add a cup of cold water each time the noodles come to a boil.