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What Is Kintsugi? A Guide to Japan’s Art of Gold Repair

What Is Kintsugi? A Guide to Japan’s Art of Gold Repair

What Is Kintsugi? A Guide to Japan’s Art of Gold Repair
CultureArt / Craft

What Is Kintsugi? A Guide to Japan’s Art of Gold Repair

Learn about kintsugi, Japan’s art of gold repair, from its origins to wabi-sabi philosophy and techniques.

An Introduction to Japanese Ceramic Shaping Techniques
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An Introduction to Japanese Ceramic Shaping Techniques

Learn about the types of Japanese ceramic shaping techniques, and see how clay, touch, and fire shape each piece.

What Is Wabi-Sabi? Discovering a Key Japanese Aesthetic
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What Is Wabi-Sabi? Discovering a Key Japanese Aesthetic

Explore wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic of imperfection, aging, and care, and learn how to nurture tableware over time.

Otsuki Yosuke’s Art of Glass: Layering Colors, Engraving Memories
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Otsuki Yosuke’s Art of Glass: Layering Colors, Engraving Memories

Step into Otsuki Yosuke’s world of multi-layered glass, where color, memory, and time are fused into luminous works.

Nakada Hiroshi: Shaping Nature in White Porcelain
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Nakada Hiroshi: Shaping Nature in White Porcelain

Enter the world of Nakada Hiroshi, where budding forms and pearl-luster surfaces create a poetic vision of Kutani ware.

Experiencing Shibori Tie-Dyeing with Suzusan: Traditional Textiles Made Modern
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Experiencing Shibori Tie-Dyeing with Suzusan: Traditional Textiles Made Modern

Discover Suzusan’s modern take on 400-year-old Arimatsu shibori through a hands-on tie-dye workshop.

Meet the Tool-Makers Who Support Seto Ware Artisans
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Meet the Tool Specialists Who Support Seto Ware Artisans

Go behind the scenes in Seto and meet the toolmakers and experts whose skills help sustain Japan’s craft traditions.

What is Mingei? All About Japanese Folk Art
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What is Mingei? All About Japanese Folk Craft

Learn about the Japanese folk craft movement, its history, characteristics, and how crafts can enrich your life today.

The Flower Pots Behind Japan's Garden Culture
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The Flower Pots Behind Japan's Garden Culture

From Edo-era street gardening to modern balconies, explore how flower pots shaped Japan’s unique gardening culture.

Unearthing Kusatsu Ware: Plant Pots Inspired by Nature & Tradition
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Unearthing Kusatsu Ware: Plant Pots Inspired by Nature & Tradition

Discover how Yamamoto Kazuma revives 1,400 years of Kusatsu ware through plant pots crafted from Lake Biwa clay.

Spring Refresh: 5 Gentle Ways to Renew Your Space
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Spring Refresh: 5 Gentle Ways to Renew Your Space

Welcome spring into your home with five simple ways to refresh your space through tableware, scent, greenery, and decor.

Recycling Bizen Ware into Plant Pots
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Buyer’s Travelog: Recycling Bizen Ware into Plant Pots

Handcrafted in Okayama, these Bizen ware plant pots pair recycled clay with forms made for healthy growth.

Six Sustainable Japanese Craft Makers
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Six Sustainable Japanese Craft Makers

Discover six Japanese craft makers embracing sustainable practices for mindful everyday living.

Guide to Japanese Pottery
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Guide to Japanese Pottery

Learn about the history of Japanese pottery, porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, and care tips for lasting enjoyment.

Interview With An Artist: Ohigashi Alyne’s Nature-Inspired Tobe Ware
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Interview With An Artist: Ohigashi Alyne’s Nature-Inspired Tobe Ware

Step into the world of Ohigashi Alyne and discover how nature, family, and memory inspire her beautiful Tobe ware.

Japan’s Must-Visit Pottery Markets in 2026
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Japan’s Must-Visit Pottery Markets in 2026

Visit Japan’s top pottery markets in 2026. Find handcrafted tableware, meet artisans, and uncover rare ceramic treasures.