Art / Craft

Travels in Tobe: Where History Meets Craftsmanship

Journey through Matsuyama and Tobe, where castles, hot springs, and pottery villages intertwine.

Fukushima Kazuhiro: At the Crossroads of Tradition and the Avant-Garde

Step inside Fukushima Kazuhiro’s studio, where Iga clay, fire, and shimmering vidro glaze meet daring forms.

Gift Ideas for Parents of Young Kids

From fun tableware to milestone keepsakes, these picks make family meals easier and moments more meaningful.

Kidoguchi Yoshio: A Painter of Light, in Gold and Shadow

Kanazawa gold leaf artisan Kidoguchi Yoshio blends light, shadow, and tradition into timeless expressions of beauty.

The Seven Flowers of Autumn in Japan

Learn the history, meanings, and ways to enjoy Japan's iconic seven flowers of autumn.

Guide to Maki-e Part 2: Production Process

Learn how maki-e art comes to life with gold, lacquer, and pearl. This guide reveals each stage of the traditional craft.

The Best Japanese Items for Your Wedding Registry

Celebrate your new life together with timeless Japanese wedding registry ideas.

Guide to Maki-e Part 1: Types, Materials & Techniques

Explore the art of maki-e, Japan’s lacquerware technique using gold and silver powders.

Artist Interview: Ohigashi Alyne’s Journey of Creation

Ohigashi Alyne transforms memories of sea and soil into botanical Tobe ware, blending resilience, nature, and artistic vision.

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.

Geschenkideen für Utensilien zur Teezeremonie

Verschenken Sie authentische japanische Teezeremonie-Artikel, wobei jedes Utensil seine eigene besondere Bedeutung hat.

Porcelain Botanicals: The Natural Textures of Ohigashi Alyne

Step inside the lush atelier of Tobe ware artist Ohigashi Alyne, where porcelain blooms into fantastical forms.

Guide to Japanese Wind Chimes

Explore the history, materials, and soothing sounds of Japanese wind chimes, bringing coolness to summer.

Visiting Kaitakudo Art For Hanging Scrolls

Discover the intricate process behind Kaitakudo Art's hanging scrolls, where every step is done with care and tradition.

Our Favorite Chrysanthemum-Inspired Tableware Picks This Fall

Shop our favorite chrysanthemum-inspired tableware with a fall feeling to bring seasonal beauty to your dining table.

Japanese Urushi Lacquerware: A Legacy of Beauty and Craft

Discover the history, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty of Japanese urushi lacquerware.