Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Interview with an Artist: Kaichiro Yamada - Designer of Hutlery
Discover the inspiration behind Kaichiro’s beautiful designs and the process of making Hutlery products.
Interview with Nakaya Shinichi, Specialist of Kutani Ware - History Part 1
Kutani ware was introduced in 1655, during the early Edo period (1603-1868), by Maeda…
Interview With An Artist: Ritsuzan Tomita - Chinkin
"Chinkin" is a technique that elegantly decorates the lustrous surface of lacquerware with gold.
Interview With An Artist: Rokusuke Tsuda - Kaga Mizuhiki
Explore the timeless beauty of Japanese knot art and its message of connection.
"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
Meet the woodturning masters of Yamanaka lacquerware and how they craft elegant pieces that…
“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
A number of craftsmen take part in the making of a single Yamanaka lacquerware…