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11 Japanese Lucky Charms and Their Meanings

Uncover the meanings of 11 Japanese lucky charms and discover gifts that celebrate the beauty of their symbolic designs.

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Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito

Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito

Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito
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Healing and Harmony: The Charm of Nakamura Toshito

Explore the story behind Nakamura Toshito's ceramic paintings, with his latest work embodying nature's quiet tranquility.

Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space
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Yamada Yoshiaki: Mastery in Sketching and the Beauty of Blank Space

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

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Summer Colors

Shades of the Seasons: Gift Ideas with Summer Colors

Find the perfect summer gift, featuring vibrant tableware, elegant glassware, charming lucky cat figures, and more.

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.

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.

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.

Painter of the Northern Seas, Art and Life of Kitamura Takashi
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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 ships and Japan’s seas.

Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled
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Voyages of Prosperity: The Kitamaebune Unveiled

Learn about kitamaebune, Edo-period merchant ships that sailed Japan's seas and inspired master artisan Kitamura Takashi.

Father's Day Gifts: 5 Unique Items to Show Gratitude and Appreciation
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Father's Day Gifts: 5 Unique Items to Show Gratitude and Appreciation

Make Father's Day special with our selection of unique Japanese gifts, including sake sets, bento boxes, mugs, and more.

Mitsui Tatsuya: Guardian of Kutani Ware's Eternal Beauty
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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 painting.

Welcome to the World of Luxury Vases
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Welcome to the World of Luxury Vases

Each of these five luxury Japanese vases is a masterpiece, imbuing your home with tradition, craftsmanship, and beauty.

Swirling Elegance: The Artistic Mastery of Kutani Aochibu Style
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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
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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 elegant morikin design.

Japanese Vases for Spring
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Japanese Vases for Spring

We introduce five vases, traditional and modern, that will add Japanese flair to your springtime decor.

Realms of Enchantment: Life and Art of Yoshita Minori
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Realms of Enchantment: Life and Art of Yoshita Minori

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

Imperfect Beauty: Cracking the Code of Kannyu
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Imperfect Beauty: Cracking the Code of Kannyu

Discover the history of kannyu, the name of the crackled finish on glazed ceramic, dating as far back as the 10th century.