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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 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.
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
Discover six Japanese craft makers embracing sustainable practices for mindful everyday living.
Mizuhiki Experience: Creating Beautiful Japanese Knot Art
Learn how to tie mizuhiki, Japan’s art of decorative knot-tying, plus how to use these elegant designs in daily life.
Workshop Visit: Behind the Scenes at Baizan Kiln
Step inside Baizan Kiln, makers of Tobe ware with bold blue arabesques. See how they create pieces behind the scenes.
Visiting Kaitakudo Art For Hanging Scrolls
Discover the intricate process behind Kaitakudo Art's hanging scrolls, where every step is done with care and tradition.
An Introduction to Japanese Ceramic Glazes
Explore the history, varieties, and beauty of Japanese ceramic glazes and how they transform pottery into works of art.
Learn about sometsuke, Japan’s blue-and-white porcelain art. Explore its history, regional styles, and techniques.
Washi Paper: A Slice of Nature in Your Hand
A slice of forest and light—washi brings warmth, texture, and tradition into daily life with quiet, lasting beauty.
The Secret Behind the Beauty of the Japanese Sword
Young swordsmiths in Kyoto revive Japanese katana-making. Discover their craft, tradition, and bold new vision.
The Enigmatic Science of Japanese Climbing Kilns
Enter the fiery heart of noborigama, stepped kilns where flames and ash forge ceramics in a fusion of art and science.
The Legacy of the 14th Generation Master at Le Sanpei Kiln
At Le Sanpei Kiln, 14th-generation master Kanagae Sanbei keeps Arita ware’s traditions alive with a rare climbing kiln.
The Art of Plating: Lessons from Rosanjin and Japanese Chefs
Discover how Rosanjin’s philosophy shaped Japanese plating, plus expert tips from Michelin-starred chef Nakajima Sadaharu.
Kyoto Chronicles: Inside the Workshops of Master Potters
Discover Kyoto’s pottery at Tosen Kiln’s vintage glazes and Touan’s revival of the rare yohen tenmoku technique.
The Birth of a Dragon at Tosen Kiln
Learn more about how Tosen Kiln’s artisans revived the rare kyu-gosu pigment to craft bold, hand-painted dragon motifs.
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