Journal — Stories from the world of Japanese craft — makers, beauty, seasons, and the table.
Kutani ware
Nakada Hiroshi: Shaping Nature in White Porcelain
Enter the world of Nakada Hiroshi, where budding forms and pearl-luster surfaces create a…
Nakada Kazuo: A Master of Silver on Porcelain
Meet Nakada Kazuo, a master artisan of Kutani ware and underglaze silver leaf.
The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these…
A Japanese Crafts Journey in Ishikawa: From Gold Leaf to Kutani Ware
Journey through Ishikawa Prefecture with this guide to the region's traditional crafts, including Kutani…
Gilded Lines and Expanding Forms: The Work of Ishitomi Shunjiro
Explore the Kutani ware art of Ishitomi Shunjiro, where black lines, gold detailing, and…
7 Actually Useful Table Accessories That You Didn’t Know You Needed
Discover 7 unique Japanese table accessories, from soy sauce dispensers to spice holders, that…
Celebrate Summer with a Japanese Festival Party!
Make a party extraordinary by bringing the joyful spirit of a Japanese festival, called…
Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature: Yamaura Saori
Explore the quiet beauty of Yamaura Saori’s hand-shaped ceramics, inspired by nature, daily life,…
Travel Japan Through Tableware
Travel Japan through tableware this summer. Explore handcrafted pieces from Kyoto, Tokyo, Akita, and…
A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza
Kutani ware craftsman Yamamoto Choza blends traditional techniques with current trends to craft sometsuke…
Fascinating Hanazume Gifts for Your Friends and Colleagues
Explore gifts ideas with hanazume, a traditional Kutani ware painting technique used to create…
What is Hanazume?
Learn about Hanazume, a Kutani ware style adorned with vivid florals and elegant gold.
Kaiseki-Style Hospitality with Kutani Sometsuke
Host guests with unparalleled grace using top-tier dinnerware that enhances your table's charm and…
Taka Toshifumi: Bringing All Things Into Balance
Read about Taka Toshifumi's passion for Kutani ware, his family's rich legacy, and his…
Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
Kutani ware master Kitamura Takashi speaks on his journey and taking inspiration from Edo-period…
Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled
Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan…
Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty
Mitsui Tatsuya bridges past and present, preserving Kutani ware's legacy through vibrant ko-Kutani overglaze…
Swirling Elegance: The Artistic Mastery of Kutani Aochibu Style
Discover the art behind the elegant, eye-catching patterns of Kutani aochibu style.
Nakada Kingyoku: The Evolving Legacy of Kutani Ware's Decorative Paintings
Our interview with the artist innovating Kutani aochibu style by mixing it with the…
Japanese Vases for Spring
We introduce five vases, traditional and modern, that will add Japanese flair to your…
Realms of Enchantment: Life and Art of Yoshita Minori
Yoshita Minori brought extraordinary artistry to this prestigious Japanese craft, particularly through his mastery…
Imperfect Beauty: Cracking the Code of Kannyu
Discover the history of kannyu, the name of the crackled finish on glazed ceramic,…
An Enchanting Japanese Tea Party with Kutani Stoneware
Spend a warm afternoon with friends chatting over a Japanese tea party table featuring…
Hidden Gems of Kutani Ware: A Visit to Komatsu City's Artisans
This time, we embarked on a two-day, one-night trip to visit Kutani ware artists…
Shirata Ai