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RSS feedConcept to Clay: The Tailored Tapestry of Hissan Pottery's Shigaraki Ware
At Hissan Pottery, Ogawa Kimio blends Shigaraki ware's traditions with sustainable craftsmanship and unique glazes.
From Bark to Beauty: Insights from Kabazaiku Artisans
Step into the workshops of Kabazaiku artisans as they explain the production of Japanese cherry bark craftsmanship.
A Classicist of Sometsuke: Yamamoto Choza
Kutani ware craftsman Yamamoto Choza blends traditional techniques with current trends to craft sometsuke masterpieces.
How to Care for Your Japanese Chopsticks
Learn how to care for your Japanese chopsticks with tips on washing, storing, and knowing when to replace them.
How to Use Chopsticks: Easy Steps for Beginners
Learn how to use chopsticks in our step-by-step guide, including everything from holding the chopsticks to handling them.
Enhancing Mealtime: How to Choose the Best Chopsticks
Learn how to pick the perfect chopsticks with our detailed guide on the best materials, sizes, shapes, designs, and more.
From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI
Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.
Matsukan Chopsticks Set: Sound of the Sea Series
Discover Matsukan's Sound of the Sea chopsticks, blending Wakasa lacquerware, ocean inspirations, and local heritage.
Explore Japanese vases that are perfect for your summer blooms, featuring stoneware, bamboo, metal, and glass vases.
Sunlit Geshi: Observing Japan's Summer Solstice
Learn about Geshi, the Japanese summer solstice, celebrated with rich cultural traditions and unique regional cuisines.
Seigado—The Radiant Beauty of Copper
Explore Seigado's studio and discover traditional hand-hammered copperware, with insights on production, design, and more.
Summer’s Palette: The Radiant Beauty of Flowers
Learn about Japan's vibrant summer flowers, and how each type brings a unique charm, color, and fragrance to the season.
Explore the history and cultural significance of tatami mats, and how they help maintain ancient Japanese traditions.
Japanese Food Displays: What Makes It Look So Real
Learn about Japanese fake food replicas at Iwasaki Be-I, and how they perform the entire process from molding to shaping.
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.