Enzyme dissolving polyvinyl alcohol cultured

Enzyme dissolving polyvinyl alcohol cultured

OKAYAMA, Japan - A researcher at Hayashibara Co., a Japanese biochemical firm in Okayama, western Japan, cultures an enzyme that dissolves polyvinyl alcohol, an adhesive used for restoration of cultural properties, in this file photo of May 29, 2014. The use of such enzymes is effective in removing the hardened adhesive without damaging properties.

'Evangelion' Japanese swords to be exhibited in Europe

'Evangelion' Japanese swords to be exhibited in Europe

OKAYAMA, Japan - Japanese swords modeled after weapons that appear in the Japanese animated film series "Evangelion" are exhibited at the Hayashibara Museum of Art in Okayama, Japan, on Feb. 7, 2014, before being exhibited in Europe later this year.

Swordsmith shows 'Evangelion' sword he made

Swordsmith shows 'Evangelion' sword he made

OKAYAMA, Japan - Swordsmith Ichiro Matsuba stands by "Bizen Osafune," a Japanese sword he made after a sword that appears on the Japanese animated film series "Evangelion," during an exhibit at the Hayashibara Museum of Art in Okayama, Japan, on Feb. 7, 2014. The exhibited swords are scheduled to be on display in Europe later this year.

Enzyme dissolving polyvinyl alcohol cultured

Enzyme dissolving polyvinyl alcohol cultured

OKAYAMA, Japan - A researcher at Hayashibara Co., a Japanese biochemical firm in Okayama, western Japan, cultures an enzyme that dissolves polyvinyl alcohol, an adhesive used for restoration of cultural properties, in this file photo of May 29, 2014. The use of such enzymes is effective in removing the hardened adhesive without damaging properties. (Kyodo)