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A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza

A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza

A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza
Art / Craft

A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza

Kutani ware craftsman Yamamoto Choza blends traditional techniques with current trends to craft sometsuke masterpieces.

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
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From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI

Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Art / Craft

Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series

Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.

Seigado—The Radiant Beauty of Copper
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Seigado—The Radiant Beauty of Copper

Explore Seigado's studio and discover traditional hand-hammered copperware, with insights on production, design, and more.

Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
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Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi

Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period ships and Japan’s seas.

Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets
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Set for Spring: Musubi Mono Japanese Dinnerware Sets

Discover the latest Japanese dinnerware sets from Musubi Mono. The sets include kobachi bowls, plates, trays, and more.

Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery
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Walking Through Okawachiyama: A Village of Secretive Pottery

Explore Okawachiyama, a pottery village famous for historic Imari Nabeshima ware, traditional kilns, and stunning scenery.

A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking
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A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking

Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails, at Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.

The Charm of Matsukan Chopsticks
Food / DiningArt / Craft

The Charm of Matsukan Chopsticks

Whether colorful, traditional, or made from bamboo, Matsukan's chopsticks add joy and beauty to your dining table.

MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony
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MUSUBI KILN Chado Series: A Journey Through the Chabako Tea Ceremony

Learn about the history, use, and significance of chabako, wooden boxes used to hold tools for Japanese tea ceremonies.

Kosen Kiln's Workshop: A Magical Mystery Tour of Nabeshima Celadon
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Kosen Kiln's Workshop: A Magical Mystery Tour of Nabeshima Celadon

Explore the traditions and legacy of Nabeshima celadon through our interview with Kosen Kiln's master, Kawasoe Takahiko.

Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty
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Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty

Mitsui Tatsuya bridges past and present, preserving Kutani ware's legacy through vibrant ko-Kutani overglaze painting.

Reviving Tradition: Kawasoe Takahiko's Vision for Nabeshima Ware
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Reviving Tradition: Kawasoe Takahiko's Vision for Nabeshima Ware

Learn more about Kosen Kiln's celadon ceramics, their esteemed history, and protecting the future of Nabeshima ware.

Brush Strokes of Tradition: The Maki-e Mastery of Morita Masatoshi
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Brush Strokes of Tradition: The Maki-e Mastery of Morita Masatoshi

We pay a visit to Morita Masatoshi, an artist who has been enchanted by the art of maki-e since for nearly five decades.

Gift Ideas for Tea Ceremony Utensils
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Gift Ideas for Tea Ceremony Utensils

Give the gift of authentic Japanese tea ceremony items, with each utensil holding its own special meaning.

The Birth of the Moist Series: Inside Hataman Touen's Workshop
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The Birth of the Moist Series: Inside Hataman Touen's Workshop

We visit the Hataman Touen workshop to see where the Moist series and other handcrafted Japanese tableware are made.