Interviews

A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza

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

Julia Boucachard’s cookbook Vegan Japan brings plant-based Japanese recipes from Mori Café, including vegan nikujaga.

Meet Yamada Yoshiaki, a master of Kutani ware painting whose intricate sketches blend nature's beauty with blank space.

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

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

Yoshita Minori brought extraordinary artistry to this prestigious Japanese craft, particularly through his mastery of the yuri kinsai technique.

An exclusive interview with Aizu lacquerware master, Komatsu Shigeo, discussing the history, the process, and his journey.

Explore Edo Kiriko with artisan Kiyohide, where traditional glass cutting meets precision, beauty, and craftsmanship.

Step inside Hirota Glass and explore the craftsmanship, history, and future of Edo Kiriko in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward.