Celadon Winter Dream

Create a serene winter table with celadon, glass, and woodware, bringing warmth and frosty charm to your dining space.

Woods Used in Traditional Japanese Crafts

Learn about Japan's finest woods, with insights on their unique properties and many uses in Japanese traditional crafts.

From Tree to Treasure: Cherry Bark Craft From YATSUYANAGI

Learn about kabazaiku, or cherry bark craftsmanship, at Yatsuyanagi, where bark transforms into handcrafted treasures.

A Journey into the Heart of Kumiko Woodworking

Team Musubi learned more about kumiko a Japanese woodworking technique that uses no nails, at Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.

Ominato, Five Ways

Admire puzzles or woodcrafts? Explore five intricately crafted pieces of Kumiko woodworking from Ominato Bunkichi Shoten.

From Bends to Beauty: Exploring Suruga's Bamboo Artistry

Visit Shizuoka to explore Suruga bamboo basketry's history, craftsmanship, and the artisans keeping this tradition alive.

"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.