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Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past

Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past

Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past
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Mt. Fuji: Through the Eyes of the Artists of the Past

From poetry to woodblock prints, Mt. Fuji has been the source of inspiration for a variety of artworks over the centuries.

Interview with Nabeshima Ware Artist: Kawasoe Takahiko—Nabeshima Kosen Kiln
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Interview with Nabeshima Ware Artist: Kawasoe Takahiko—Nabeshima Kosen Kiln

Kosen Kiln's medaka rice fIsh series tableware has a charm that grabs your attention as soon as you lay eyes on it.

What is Kutani Shoza Style?
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What is Kutani Shoza Style?

The Shoza style is a fine and gorgeous style of painting that uses Western-style paints in addition to the traditional Kutani Gosai.

What is Kutani Mokubei Style?
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What is Kutani Mokubei Style?

Mokubei is a style characterized by filling blank spaces with calming red pigments.

What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?
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What is Akae-Kinrande "Eiraku" Style?

Akae-kinrande is a gorgeous, sophisticated, and graceful style of Kutani ware. It has a gold design with a red background.

Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2
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Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 2

Shin-ichi Nakaya, Director of The Kutani porcelain Art Museum discusses historical stories and painting styles of Kutani ware.

Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls
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Buyer's Choice: My Memories with Kokeshi Dolls

Today, I'd like to share with you my deep fascination and attachment with beloved kokeshi dolls.

What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?
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What is Kutani Yoshidaya Style?

Yoshidaya style’s charm is its use of translucent pigment and delicate painting style, as well as its refined designs.

What is Akae-Saibyo "Iidaya" style?
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What is Akae-Saibyo "Iidaya" style?

Akae-saibyo–red dots and lines with intricate detalization–has an eye-catching, detailed beauty.

What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?
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What is Kutani Sometsuke Style?

Sometsuke is a style that paints a canvas only in indigo pigments. The beauty of this style attracts the viewer with its subtleness.

Nature's Gift in a Bento Box
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Nature's Gift in a Bento Box

Experience the soft, fresh aroma and smooth texture of Kishu cypress with the Hollowed Out Bento Box Series.

Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery
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Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery

Discover the inspiration behind Kaichiro’s beautiful designs and the process of making Hutlery products.

Timeless Treasures: Japan's Love of Celadon Porcelain Throughout the Years
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Timeless Treasures: Japan's Love of Celadon Porcelain Throughout the Years

Discover Japan's timeless love for celadon porcelain, from ancient imperial treasures to captivating modern masterpieces.

Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization
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Kutani Ware Styles Born from Japan's Modernization

There are various Kutani ware styles and techniques, ranging from gosai-de derived from Ko-Kutani, to the popular Akae–fine red painting.

The Japanese World of Gold
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The Japanese World of Gold

Here we will introduce what gold represents in Japan, as well as tableware pieces that reflect Japanese aesthetics.

What is Ko-Kutani Style?
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What is Ko-Kutani Style?

Discover the bold colors and dynamic brushwork of Ko-Kutani style, the vibrant origin of Kutani ware still admired today.