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Komatsu Shigeo: A Maki-e Artisan of Stillness, in Gold and Lacquer
Meet master lacquer painter Komatsu Shigeo, and learn how he carries on Aizu’s legacy of gold and vermilion through hand-painted lacquerware art.

Maki-e in Transparency: The Innovative Art of Hariya Masayuki
Maki-e artist Hariya Masayuki fuses tradition and acrylic, creating natsume tea containers of shimmering beauty.

Shaped by Hand, Moved by Nature: Yamaura Saori
Explore the quiet beauty of Yamaura Saori’s hand-shaped ceramics, inspired by nature, daily life, and white glaze.

Breathing Bamboo: The Art of Japanese Painting by Mino Shodo
Discover Mino Shodo’s expressive ink paintings of bamboo, capturing the spirit of nature through traditional brushwork.

Quiet Passion in Every Brushstroke: The Artistry of Satomi Toshitaka
Learn about Satomi Toshitaka, a Mikawachi ware craftsman whose passion and refined brushwork carry centuries of tradition.

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.

The Artistry of Nakazato Ichiro: Elegance Born at the Fingertips
Meet Nakazato Ichiro, whose chrysanthemum carvings continue the centuries-old Mikawachi ware legacy on white porcelain.

Mori Toshiaki's Journey in Reimagining Bizen Ware
Learn about Bizen ware artisan Mori Toshiaki, and his unique forms, experimental firing, and a bold vision for the future.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.





