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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
Food / Dining

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Nishikata Ryota: The Passion and Challenges of Tsuiki
Art / Craft

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
Food / DiningTravel

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
Food / DiningTravel

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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.

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

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
Art / Craft

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
Art / Craft

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.

Reviving Tradition: Kawasoe Takahiko's Vision for Nabeshima Ware
Art / Craft

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.

The Story of Lost Porcelain: A Journey Through Zentoku-ji
Art / Craft

The Story of Lost Porcelain: A Journey Through Zentoku-ji

In this article we will introduce the history of Usuki ware, a legendary porcelain ware which once thrived in Usuki, and how it was rediscovered near Zentoku-ji.

A Symphony of Hands: The Diverse Artisans Behind USUKIYAKI Porcelain Elegance
Art / Craft

A Symphony of Hands: The Diverse Artisans Behind USUKIYAKI Porcelain Elegance

In the heart of Usuki City, the story of Usuki Ware isn't just the vision of one, but the harmonized effort of many.

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware
Food / DiningArt / Craft

The Art of Plate Selection: A Chef's Journey in Picking Japanese Tableware

In our ongoing exploration of Japanese tableware, we have had the privilege of interviewing skilled artisans from various kilns.