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Bring Autumn Indoors

Gift Ideas Inspired by Fall Colors

Blooms of the Season

Make an Impression with Autumn-Ready Vases

Demystifying Motifs

11 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

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Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation

Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation

Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation
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Life as Legacy: Richard Geoffroy’s IWA Reincarnation

Explore IWA 5's story, from Richard Geoffroy's Dom Pérignon roots to his innovative journey into Japanese sake in Toyama.

Interview with Mr. Kota Matsumoto -Representative of Sanuki Urushi Sinra
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Interview with Mr. Kota Matsumoto -Representative of Sanuki Urushi Sinra

Sinra's lacquerware occupies a distinctive position within our Musubi collection. It resonates with modern lifestyles by infusing a unique flair into traditio...

Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan
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Visiting Toyama's Master Craftspeople: Two Potters and a Washi Artisan

Meet three master artisans from Toyama, Japan, as they share their crafts and traditions in a serene countryside setting.

Nishikata Hiroshi: Bringing Jewelry Industry Expertise to Tsuiki Innovation
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Nishikata Hiroshi: Bringing Jewelry Industry Expertise to Tsuiki Innovation

Discover how Nishikata Hiroshi blends jewelry expertise with traditional tsuiki metal craftsmanship at Seigado.

Tsujii Musashi: Crafting Earth's Bounty through Farming and Pottery
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Tsujii Musashi: Crafting Earth's Bounty through Farming and Pottery

Meet artisan Tsujii Musashi, who incorporates motifs from his farmstead lifestyle into his Mino ware pottery pieces.

Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities
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Fukushima Reiko: Conveying the Charm of Akae-Saibyo With Modern Sensibilities

Meet Kutani ware artisan Fukushima Reiko, who combines modern styles with traditional red akae-saibyo painting techniques.

Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki
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Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki

Learn about tsuiki from master craftsman Nishikata Ryota, who creates intricate metal pieces in the pursuit of perfection.

Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF
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Aphotic Restaurant Shines a Light on Traceable Seafood in SF

Discover Chef Peter Hemsley's Aphotic, where traditional Japanese tableware and traceable seafood mesh seamlessly.

My Path with Japanese Cuisine: A Chef’s Tale
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My Path with Japanese Cuisine: A Chef’s Tale

Learn about Chef Ricardo Komori's unique journey and how he blends Japanese culinary techniques with Portuguese heritage.

Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance
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Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance

Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his exciting vision for the future.

Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware
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Concept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware

At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique glazes.

From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans
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From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans

Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.

A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza
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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.

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.

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.