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Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath

Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath

Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath
Art / Craft

Hariya Kinuyo: Soft in Form, Powerful Beneath

Meet maki-e artist Kinuyo Hariya and discover the story behind her maneki neko, made from lacquer and gold.

The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs
CultureTravel

The Charm of Onsen: Japan’s Hot Springs

Explore Japan’s onsen culture, its deep ties to traditional crafts, and learn how these warm, healing aesthetics came to life.

Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast
Food / Dining

Layered Beauty: Yamanaka Lacquerware Bowls for a Japanese Breakfast

Discover the layered beauty of a Japanese breakfast table with Yamanaka lacquerware. Featuring oryoki bowls, bamboo basketry coasters, and more.

Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata
Food / Dining

Cool Summer Vibes on Tanabata

Tanabata, commemorates the romantic tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi, a couple separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet just once a year.

Using Lacquerware Bento Boxes at Home
Food / Dining

Using Lacquerware Bento Boxes at Home

Learn how to use lacquerware bento boxes at home with packing tips, authentic meal ideas, and styling advice.

A Japanese Style Breakfast with Yamanaka Lacquerware and Tobe Ware
Food / Dining

A Japanese Style Breakfast with Yamanaka Lacquerware and Tobe Ware

Try a Japanese style breakfast with these authentic Yamanaka lacquerware items and Tobe ware plates.

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka
Art / Craft

Lacquer craftsmen of Yamanaka

The process of lacquer coating is roughly divided into three different processes; base coating, middle coating and then applying the finishing coat.

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
Art / Craft

"Kiji-shi", Woodturning Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

Meet the woodturning masters of Yamanaka lacquerware and how they craft elegant pieces that show the beauty of wood.

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware
Art / Craft

“Arabiki-shi” Rough Grinder Craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware

A number of craftsmen take part in the making of a single Yamanaka lacquerware product. We were able to visit several workshops of Yamanaka lacquerware production.