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From Bends to Beauty: Exploring Suruga's Bamboo Artistry
Visit Shizuoka to explore Suruga bamboo basketry's history, craftsmanship, and the artisans keeping this tradition alive.
Graceful Blue and White Fine Porcelain
Explore the elegance of Kakusho Kiln, where delicate brushwork and soft blue hues define centuries of porcelain artistry.
The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware
Discover Chef Yoshiaki Mori’s approach to Japanese tableware at Kisaku, where each plate enriches the art of dining.
Matsuba Tatami: Returning to the Original Inspiration
Learn how Matsuba Tatami brings new life to traditional tatami with handcrafted coasters, book covers, and yoga mats.
Home Sweet Museum: Stepping Inside the Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan)
Artifacts, collected from across Japan and beyond, irrespective of their era, represent a veritable treasure chest for us.
Glimpses into the Traditional Styles of Cuisine Ware
This article will introduce to you the diverse variations in style, texture and colors of porcelain ware and other cuisine ware throughout the country.
Defining Modern Lacquerware, a Journey of a Northern Craftsperson
Yoshita Kasho is well known in Japan for his innovative designs using traditional techniques of lacquerware craft.
Hakuichi: Imbuing A Fresh Aesthetic Sense with Kanazawa Gold Leaves
Hakuichi is renowned for their wide selection of high quality products from accessories to art panels crafted with a variety of Kanazawa Gold Leaves.
Buyer's Travelog: Gifu, the Birthplace of Mino Ware
Gifu’s Mino ware shines at Hibino Ceramic, where we explored handcrafted donburi bowls and innovative pottery designs.
Behind the Works of Tosen Kiln
Take a peek behind the warm and inviting works of Tosen Kiln. Here we will introduce the kiln, its characteristics, and some words from Tetsuya Taniguchi.
Interview with Mr. Kota Matsumoto -Representative of Sanuki Urushi Sinra
Sinra's lacquerware resonates with modern lifestyles by infusing a unique flair into traditional techniques.
Monkeys Praying and Rabbits Wrestling, Choju Giga Picture Scroll
A fine example of a free and joyous world indifferent to the mundane obligations of their days.
The Finest Japanese Crafts Presented at the G7 Hiroshima Summit
At the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which concluded on March 21, Prime Minister presented gifts to the heads of state and their partners as part of their hospitality.
Experiencing Kintsugi Gold Repair
"Kintsugi" is a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, glass, lacquerware, and other items with a special type of lacquer.
Interview with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota-President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 2)
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the fourth president of Hirota Glass, Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, to hear his thoughts.
Discovering Edo Kiriko with Mr. Tatsuro Hirota, President of Hirota Glass Co., Ltd (Part 1)
Step inside Hirota Glass and explore the craftsmanship, history, and future of Edo Kiriko in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward.
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